Essential University Physics: Volume 1 (3rd Edition)

by Wolfson, Richard

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0321993721

ISBN 13: 978-0-32199-372-4

Chapter 12 - For Thought and Discussion - Page 214: 9

Answer

No, it does not.

Work Step by Step

Recall, unequal forces exert an acceleration on an object, even when they are not causing a torque. Since forces can cause an object to move even when not causing a torque, we cannot ignore them.

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