the diagram shows a four bar linkage mechanism. The members O and C are fixed points on the same plane. The member BC rotates at 1650 revs/min. Determine the magnitude and direction of the acceleration of point A. Diagram to follow below.

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stuck_in_the_middle · Answer

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irishboy123 · Answer

@stuck_in_the_middle

are you looking for a steer on the graphics (as the info given is very specific) or some analytical solution.

fretje · Answer

long ago we were trained to analyse these problems, but depending on rotation sense the answer is this or opposite.

fretje · Answer

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