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Pulley in a belt drive acts as

(a) cylindrical pair

(b) turning pair

(c) rolling pair

(d) sliding pair

I had been asked this question during an online exam.

Enquiry is from Relation Between Linear Motion and Angular Motion in division Kinematics & Kinetics of Motion of Machine Kinematics

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Correct option is (c) rolling pair

The best explanation: When the two elements of a pair are connected in such a way that one rolls over another fixed link, the pair is known as rolling pair. In belt and pulley, the belt rolls over the pulley.

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