If the net force on a body is zero, the net torque on the body is
A) always zero.
B) not necessarily zero.
C) certainly not zero.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The net force being zero only ensures that the body is not accelerating linearly; it does not guarantee that there is no rotation or that the net torque is zero. Torque depends on the point of application and line of action of the forces, not just on the net force.

If the Net Force on a Body Is Zero, the Net