Suppose the total motion of the link AB to reach A’B’ is entirely done by rotation about any point O. This point is known as the instantaneous centre of rotation.
To find such instantaneous centre of rotation, you have to follow certain steps-
Considering the Fig. 4.4 (b), it shows position of instantaneous centre.
Let be the angular velocity
VA = Linear velocity at point A = rA = AO
VB = Linear velocity at point B = BO
Hence,
VA/ VB = AO/ BO
Note:
Suppose we know the value of velocities at point A and B. The instantaneous centre can be obtained by perpendicular line drawing in the direction of these velocities.
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