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The relative acceleration of two points which are at variable distance apart on a moving link can be determined by using the

(a) three centers in line theorem

(b) instantaneous centre of rotation method

(c) Coriolis component of acceleration method

(d) Klein’s construction

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The correct choice is (b) instantaneous centre of rotation method

Best explanation: The relative acceleration of two variable points on a moving link can be determined by using the instantaneous centre of rotation method.

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