Practice Steps for Locating ICs - 3.1 | Kinematic Analysis of Simple Mechanisms | Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the definition of an Instantaneous Center (IC)?

💡 Hint: Focus on the purpose of the IC in simplifying motion analysis.

Question 2

Easy

State Kennedy's theorem in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about how the links relate to each other.

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Question 1

What does the Instantaneous Center represent?

  • A point of rest
  • A point of rotational motion
  • A point of linear motion

💡 Hint: Think about the definition of IC.

Question 2

True or False: Kennedy's theorem is applicable only to linear motion.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the applications of Kennedy's theorem.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a three-link planar mechanism, find all the ICs and calculate the velocity of one point on the system when the angular velocity is 2 rad/s.

💡 Hint: Draw sketches for each link connection and clearly label the distances.

Question 2

Consider a system where the angular velocity of one link is altered. How would this change affect the velocities of other points, identified through IC? Analyze and provide a detailed explanation.

💡 Hint: Focus on how changes in one link’s motion influence the others through the IC.

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