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A ball and a socket joint forms a

(a) turning pair

(b) rolling pair

(c) sliding pair

(d) spherical pair

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My question is from Simple Mechanisms in division Simple Mechanisms of Machine Kinematics

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Right answer is (d) spherical pair

For explanation: When the two elements of a pair are connected in such a way that one element (with spherical shape) turns or swivels about the other fixed element, the pair formed is called a spherical pair, and ball and socket joint are such pairs.

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