2 - Types of Synthesis
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Practice Questions
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Define path generation.
💡 Hint: Think about how a mechanism can trace a line.
What is motion generation?
💡 Hint: Consider parts that need to rotate to certain angles.
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What is path generation?
💡 Hint: Focus on motion rather than relationships.
True or False: Motion generation includes designing mechanisms where couplers reach specific orientations.
💡 Hint: Consider what it means for a mechanism to 'move'.
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Design a mechanism that can accomplish both path generation and motion generation and explain how it achieves both.
💡 Hint: Think about linkage systems and the arrangement of joints.
Analyze a real-world mechanism (like a bicycle pedal) and discuss examples of path generation, motion generation, and function generation.
💡 Hint: Consider how each part contributes to the overall function.
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