3.1 - Uniform Velocity (UV)
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Practice Questions
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What does uniform velocity mean in cam design?
💡 Hint: Think about speed remaining unchanged.
What happens to acceleration in uniform velocity motion?
💡 Hint: No change in velocity leads to this result.
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What is the definition of uniform velocity?
💡 Hint: Focus on the meaning of 'uniform'.
True or False: Jerk in motion can lead to vibrations in machines.
💡 Hint: Remember what jerk affects in a mechanical context.
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A cam profile is designed to operate at uniform velocity, but vibrations have been reported. What might be the cause and how would you resolve it?
💡 Hint: Think about how jerk contributes to potential mechanical stress.
Design a motion diagram for a cam running at uniform velocity, indicating points where jerk may occur. Explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Visualize the movements and how they change relative to one another.
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