Practice Straight Line Generators - 5.2 | Mechanisms | Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines
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Straight Line Generators

5.2 - Straight Line Generators

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a straight line generator?

💡 Hint: Think about what types of motion are needed in machines.

Question 2 Easy

Name one example of a straight line generator.

💡 Hint: Recall the first mechanism we discussed.

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Question 1

Which mechanism generates exact straight-line motion?

Peaucellier-Lipkin
Scott-Russell
Watt's Mechanism

💡 Hint: Remember the first mechanism we discussed.

Question 2

True or False: The Scott-Russell mechanism creates perfectly straight motion.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the discussion on accuracy.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a theoretical machine using the Peaucellier-Lipkin mechanism. Describe its function and components.

💡 Hint: Consider how rotations translate into linear drawings.

Challenge 2 Hard

Investigate the implications of using Scott-Russell in a real-world application. Present findings.

💡 Hint: Think about where minor inaccuracies won't affect safety or efficiency.

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