If the torque on an object adds up to zero
A) the forces on it also add up to zero.
B) the object is at rest.
C) the object cannot be turning.
D) the object could be accelerating linearly but it could not be turning.
E) the object could be both turning and accelerating linearly.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When the torque on an object adds up to zero, it means there is no net rotational acceleration. However, this does not prevent the object from rotating at a constant rate or from accelerating linearly due to forces that are applied through its center of mass. Thus, an object can indeed be both turning and accelerating linearly under a condition of zero net torque.

If the Torque on an Object Adds Up to Zero