Which of the following property of the instantaneous center is correct?
A. A rigid link rotates instantaneously relative to another link at the instantaneous centre for the configuration of the mechanism considered.
B. The two rigid links have no linear velocity relative to each other at the instantaneous centre.
C. The velocity of the instantaneous centre relative to any third rigid link is same whether the instantaneous centre is regarded as a point on the first rigid link or on the second rigid link.
D. All of the above
Answer: Option D
In considering friction of a V-thread, the virtual coefficient of friction (μ1) is given by
A. μ1 = μsinβ
B. μ1 = μcosβ
C. $${\mu _1} = \frac{\mu }{{\sin \beta }}$$
D. $${\mu _1} = \frac{\mu }{{\cos \beta }}$$
The lower pairs are _________ pairs.
A. Self-closed
B. Force-closed
C. Friction closed
D. None of these
In a coupling rod of a locomotive, each of the four pairs is a ________ pair.
A. Sliding
B. Turning
C. Rolling
D. Screw
A kinematic chain is known as a mechanism when
A. None of the links is fixed
B. One of the links is fixed
C. Two of the links are fixed
D. None of these
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