When the kinematic pairs are coupled in such a way that the last link is joined to the first link to transmit definite motion and completely or successfully constrain motion, it is called a -

When the kinematic pairs are coupled in such a way that the last link is joined to the first link to transmit definite motion and completely or successfully constrain motion, it is called a - Correct Answer Kinematic Chain

Explanation:

Kinematic chain:

  • A kinematic chain is a combination of kinematic pairs joined in such a way that each kinematic link forms two kinematic pairs having completely or successfully constrained motion between them.
  • A kinematic chain has no fixed link.
  • When all the links are connected in such a way that the first link is connected to the last link in order to get the close chain and if all the relative motion in this close chain are constraint then such a chain is called a parametric or kinematic chain.
  • A kinematic chain requires at least 4 link and 4 turning pair.

The relation between the number of link and number of kinematic pair is given by,

 l = 2p - 4

where, l = number of links, p = number of kinematic pair.

The above formula is used to check whether a given chain is a kinematic chain or not.

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