1 - Introduction to Geometric (Graphical) Synthesis
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Practice Questions
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What is mechanism synthesis?
💡 Hint: Think about how machines are designed to move.
What is a dyad?
💡 Hint: What do you get when you combine two links?
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What do we call the process of designing mechanisms for motion requirements?
💡 Hint: Focus on the term that refers to design.
True or False: Dyads are three-link mechanisms.
💡 Hint: Remember how many links are involved in a dyad.
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Design a mechanism that allows a robotic arm to trace the letter 'L' using graphical synthesis methods.
💡 Hint: Consider the angles and lengths of the links forming the desired movements.
Explain why graphical synthesis methods are better suited for low-speed applications. Provide examples of high-speed applications and why they would not work well with these methods.
💡 Hint: Think of the nature of the mechanisms at high speeds.
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