2.4 - Linear Velocity for Rotating Links
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What is the formula for linear velocity?
💡 Hint: Think about how velocity relates to angular velocity and radius.
Define the term Instantaneous Center.
💡 Hint: Focus on the idea of simplification in motion analysis.
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What is the formula to calculate linear velocity?
💡 Hint: Look for the relationship between angular motion and linear motion.
True or False: The instantaneous center is always at a fixed point.
💡 Hint: Consider how the term 'instantaneous' applies.
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A wheel with a radius of 0.5 m rotates at an angular velocity of 10 rad/s. Calculate the linear velocity at the edge of the wheel.
💡 Hint: Remember to use the basic formula for linear velocity.
Explain how you would analyze a closed-loop mechanism system with three links using loop closure equations.
💡 Hint: Consider how each link’s position relates to the others.
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