4 - Displacement, Velocity, Acceleration & Jerk Diagrams
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Practice Questions
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What does displacement measure in cam mechanisms?
💡 Hint: Think about the start and end points of the follower's movement.
Define velocity in the context of cam mechanisms.
💡 Hint: Still relates to how quickly the displacement occurs.
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What does a motion diagram plot effectively?
💡 Hint: Focus on what aspects of cam motion are being mapped out.
True or False: Jerk is the rate of change of velocity.
💡 Hint: Think about the order of the derivatives.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a complex displacement function x(θ) = θ^3 - 6θ^2 + 9θ, determine the expressions for velocity, acceleration, and jerk. Analyze their impact on the follower's motion.
💡 Hint: Apply calculus carefully and consider the implications on motion.
Design a cam profile for an application that demands high-speed operation and low vibration. Consider the jerk in your design decisions.
💡 Hint: Consider the types of motion profiles discussed and their characteristics.
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