The kinematic chain is known as a mechanism when _________.

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  1. none of the link is fixed
  2. one link is fixed
  3. two links are fixed
  4. all of the links are fixed

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Option 2 : one link is fixed
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Explanation:

  • When one of the links of a kinematic chain is fixed, the chain is known as a mechanism.
  • It may be used for transmitting or transforming motion.
  • A mechanism with four links is known as a simple mechanism, and a mechanism with more than four links is known as a compound mechanism.
  • The simplest possible mechanism is four bar chains consisting of four links, each of them forms a turning pair.
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