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The two elements of a pair are said to form a ___________ when they permit relative motion between them.

(a) open pair

(b) kinematic pair

(c) higher pair

(d) lower pair

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This intriguing question originated from Kinematic Pair topic in chapter Simple Mechanisms of Machine Kinematics

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The correct choice is (b) kinematic pair

For explanation: The two links or elements of a machine, when in contact with each other, are said to form a pair. If the relative motion between them is completely or successfully constrained, the pair is known as kinematic pair.

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