3 - Motion Diagrams
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Practice Questions
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What does Uniform Velocity mean for a follower?
💡 Hint: Think about what uniform implies in everyday language.
Define Jerk in motion.
💡 Hint: Consider how acceleration changes over time.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is Uniform Velocity in cam design?
💡 Hint: Consider what 'uniform' suggests.
Cycloidal motion has zero acceleration and jerk at which points?
💡 Hint: Consider the smoothness of the cycloidal profile.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a cam profile for a mechanical wristwatch that minimizes jerk while maintaining precision. Justify your choice of motion profile.
💡 Hint: Consider the accuracy required in timekeeping.
Analyze the potential effects of using a parabolic motion profile in a robotic arm that requires quick movement and sharp transitions.
💡 Hint: Think about how abrupt changes affect the motion's effectiveness.
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