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If two moving elements have surface contact in motion, such pair is known as

(a) sliding pair

(b) rolling pair

(c) surface pair

(d) lower pair

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This intriguing question originated from Relation Between Linear Motion and Angular Motion topic in section Kinematics & Kinetics of Motion of Machine Kinematics

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Right option is (d) lower pair

The best explanation: when two elements of a pair have a surface contact when relative motion takes place and the surface of one element slides over the surface of the other, the pair formed is known as lower pair.

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