Practice Higher Pairs: Line or point contact - 2.2 | Mechanisms | Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a higher pair?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the type of contact between links.

Question 2

Easy

Name one example of a higher pair.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider examples from machines.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What type of contact do higher pairs involve?

  • Surface contact
  • Line or point contact
  • No contact

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on the definition of higher pairs.

Question 2

True or False: A cam and follower is a type of higher pair.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what defines a higher pair.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a mechanism using a cam and follower that could automate a simple task, like opening a door. Describe its operation.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how cam shapes influence follower movement.

Question 2

Explain how the efficiency of a rolling wheel affects modes of transportation.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the difference between rolling motion and sliding motion when analyzing efficiency.

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