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Which of the following mechanisms is an approximate straight line mechanism?

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Which of the following mechanisms is an approximate straight line mechanism?

(a) Scott Russell’s mechanism

(b) Watt’s mechanism

(c) Gnome engine

(d) Oscillating engine

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The question is from Exact Straight Line Motion Consisting of One Sliding Pair in section Mechanisms with Lower Pairs of Machine Kinematics

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Right option is (b) Watt’s mechanism

Easy explanation: Watt’s mechanism is an approximate straight line mechanism. It is a crossed four bar chain mechanism used in early steam engines.

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