2.1 - Lower Pairs: Surface contact
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Practice Questions
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What is a revolute joint?
💡 Hint: Think of door hinges.
Give an example of a prismatic joint.
💡 Hint: What slides in and out?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of joint allows for rotational movement?
💡 Hint: Think about door hinges.
True or false: A prismatic joint allows for rotational movement.
💡 Hint: Consider how pistons move.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simple mechanism using at least two different types of joints (revolute, prismatic) and explain how they interact.
💡 Hint: Think of how bicycle mechanics work together.
Explain the advantages of using a spherical joint in prosthetic limbs.
💡 Hint: Consider the range of motion required by a limb.
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