Practice Motion Diagrams - 3 | Cams and Followers | Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does Uniform Velocity mean for a follower?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what uniform implies in everyday language.

Question 2

Easy

Define Jerk in motion.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how acceleration changes over time.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is Uniform Velocity in cam design?

  • Constant speed with abrupt changes
  • Variable speed
  • Constant acceleration

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what 'uniform' suggests.

Question 2

Cycloidal motion has zero acceleration and jerk at which points?

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the smoothness of the cycloidal profile.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a cam profile for a mechanical wristwatch that minimizes jerk while maintaining precision. Justify your choice of motion profile.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the accuracy required in timekeeping.

Question 2

Analyze the potential effects of using a parabolic motion profile in a robotic arm that requires quick movement and sharp transitions.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how abrupt changes affect the motion's effectiveness.

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