If the torque on an object is zero, what can be said about the forces acting on it?
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If the torque on an object is zero, what can be said about the forces acting on it?
The object is at rest.
The net force is zero.
The forces are balanced.
The forces are acting along the same line.
If the torque is zero, it means that the forces are acting along the same line, resulting in no rotational effect.
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Q: If the torque on an object is zero, what can be said about the forces acting on it?
Solution: If the torque is zero, it means that the forces are acting along the same line, resulting in no rotational effect.
Steps: 4
Step 1: Understand what torque means. Torque is a measure of how much a force can cause an object to rotate around a point.
Step 2: Recognize that if the torque is zero, it means there is no rotational effect on the object.
Step 3: Realize that for torque to be zero, the forces acting on the object must be balanced.
Step 4: Conclude that the forces must be acting along the same line (either in the same direction or opposite directions) so they do not cause rotation.
