2 - Types of Joints (Kinematic Pairs)
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Practice Questions
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What type of joint allows rotation about an axis?
💡 Hint: Think about door movements.
Identify a joint that allows sliding along a surface.
💡 Hint: Consider how a drawer operates.
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What type of joint allows sliding motion?
💡 Hint: Think about how a drawer opens.
True or False: Higher pairs are characterized by surface contact.
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of both pairs.
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If a machine uses both revolute and prismatic joints, describe how you would analyze the motion of such a system.
💡 Hint: Consider how both types of movement contributes to the overall function.
Design a simple mechanical system that utilizes at least two different types of joints and describe their roles.
💡 Hint: Think about how different tasks can require different movements.
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