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In a force-closed pair, the two elements of a pair are not held together mechanically.

(a) True

(b) False

This question was addressed to me in an interview.

This interesting question is from Kinematic Pair topic in chapter Simple Mechanisms of Machine Kinematics

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The correct choice is (b) False

The best I can explain: When the two elements of pair are not connected mechanically but are kept in contact by the action of external forces, the pair is said to be a forced-closed pair.

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