The net external torque on a system of particles about an axis is zero. Which of the following are compatible with it ?

Options

A. The forces may be acting radially from a point on the axis.
B. The forces may be acting on the axis of rotation
C. The forces may be acting parallel to the axis of rotation
D. The torque caused by some forces may be equal and opposite to that caused by other forces.

Answer

A,B,C,D

Explanation

Torque `vectau=vecrxxvecF=rFsinthetahatn`, where `theta` is the angle between `vecr` and `vecF` and `hatn` is a unit vector perpendicular to `vecr` and `vecF`.
(a) When forces act radially, `theta=0`, so `(vectau)=0`
(b When forces are acting on the axis of rotation
`vecr=0`, So `|vectau|=0`
(c) When forces acting parallel to the axis of rotation
`theta=0^(@),|vectau|=0`
(d) When torque by forces are equal and opposite
`tau_("net")=tau_(1)-tau_(2)=0`.
All the options are true.