Will constant torque accelerate an object?

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Will a constant torque accelerate an object and why or why not?

I put the velocity will stay the same and but i can't come up with a reason.
 
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so my answer is wrong it should be it does accelerate becasue a constantly applied force will accelerate an object
 
First off, a net torque produces an angular acceleration, not necessarily a translational acceleration. A net force produces a translational acceleration.