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Scotch yoke mechanism is used to generate

(a) Sine functions

(b) Square roots

(c) logarithms

(d) inversions

This question was addressed to me in an interview for internship.

Asked question is from Types of Kinematic Chains in section Simple Mechanisms of Machine Kinematics

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Right answer is (a) Sine functions

The best I can explain: In Scotch Yoke mechanism, the constant rotation of the crank produces harmonic translation of the yoke. Its four binary links are:

1. Fixed link

2. Crank

3. Sliding Block

4. Yoke.

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