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The number of instantaneous centres of rotation for a 10-link kinematic chain is

(a) 36

(b) 90

(c) 120

(d) 45

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The question is from Four Bar Chain or Quadric Cycle Chain topic in chapter Simple Mechanisms of Machine Kinematics

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The correct answer is (d) 45

Explanation: Instantaneous centre = n(n – 1)/2 = 45.

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