Two non-collinear parallel equal forces acting in opposite direction (A) Balance each other (B) Constitute a moment (C) Constitute a couple (D) Constitute a moment of couple

Two non-collinear parallel equal forces acting in opposite direction 

(A) Balance each other 

(B) Constitute a moment 

(C) Constitute a couple 

(D) Constitute a moment of couple 

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(C) Constitute a couple 

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