Essential University Physics: Volume 1 (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321993721
ISBN 13: 978-0-32199-372-4

Chapter 11 - For Thought and Discussion - Page 200: 7

Answer

To allow the helicopter to fly correctly.

Work Step by Step

If there was only one rotor, the net torque on the helicopter itself would not be 0. This would result in the helicopter spinning instead of flying horizontally.
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