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A universal joint is an example of

(a) higher pair

(b) lower pair

(c) rolling pair

(d) sliding pair

I got this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.

This key question is from Relation Between Linear Motion and Angular Motion topic in chapter Kinematics & Kinetics of Motion of Machine Kinematics

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The correct answer is (b) lower pair

To elaborate: In universal joint, there is surface contact between the two elements. Hence, they form a lower pair.

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