Which of the following conditions ensures that a single force applied to a rigid body…
PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials
Problem
Which of the following conditions ensures that a single force applied to a rigid body produces zero torque about a specified axis?
(a) The force is applied perpendicular to the position vector from the axis.
(b) The line of action of the force passes directly through the axis of rotation.
(c) The force is directed parallel to the axis of rotation.
(d) The line of action of the force passes through the center of mass of the body.