The linear velocity of a point on a link relative to any other point on the link will be
A)Along the line joining the two points
B)Perpendicular to the line joining the two points
C)Same as that of the end points of link
D)Perpendicular to the lower end of the link
E)None of the above

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The linear velocity of a point on a rotating link is always perpendicular to the line joining the point to the axis of rotation, which is typically the line joining the two points on the link.

The Linear Velocity of a Point on a Link Relative