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What is the number of instantaneous centres of rotation for a 6-link mechanism?

(a) 4

(b) 6

(c) 12

(d) 15

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My question comes from Types of Kinematic Chains in portion Simple Mechanisms of Machine Kinematics

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The correct option is (d) 15

The explanation is: N = n(n – 1)/2 = 6 x (6 – 1)/2 = 15.

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