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When a slider moves on a fixed link having ____________ their instantaneous center lies at infinity.

(a) straight surface

(b) curved surface

(c) oval surface

(d) none of the mentioned

This question was posed to me in an interview for internship.

My question is based upon Number of Degrees of Freedom for Plane Mechanisms topic in section Simple Mechanisms of Machine Kinematics

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Correct option is (a) straight surface

Explanation: When a slider moves on a fixed link having curved surface, their instantaneous centre lies at the centre of curvature.

When a slider moves on a fixed link having straight surface their instantaneous center lies at infinity.

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