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The paper presents, through an example, two different approaches to introduce mechanism kinematics to first-cycle mechanical engineering students. Analytical solution and traditional graphic methods are considered, both supported by state-of-the-art software tools. Advantages and disadvantages of both approaches from an educational point of view are outlined during example development. Finally a summarizing discussion is proposed.
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Fanghella, P., Berselli, G., Bruzzone, L. (2019). Analytical or Computer-Aided Graphical Methods for Introductory Teaching of Mechanism Kinematics?. In: GarcÃa-Prada, J., Castejón, C. (eds) New Trends in Educational Activity in the Field of Mechanism and Machine Theory . Mechanisms and Machine Science, vol 64. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-00108-7_17
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