Practice Cams And Followers (2.3) - Anatomy of Machines and Design Considerations
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Cams and Followers

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary function of a cam?

💡 Hint: Think about what motion a cam generates.

Question 2 Easy

Name one application that uses cams.

💡 Hint: Consider machines that require precise movement.

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Question 1

What do cams primarily do in machines?

Generate heat
Convert rotary motion into linear motion
Increase speed

💡 Hint: Think about the functionality of cams.

Question 2

True or False: Followers do not influence the motion created by a cam.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between cams and followers.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a cam profile that produces both reciprocating and oscillating motions simultaneously. Describe how the profile would achieve this.

💡 Hint: Consider how the height and shape of the cam can change the path of the follower.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate how wear on a cam can affect the performance of a machine using this mechanism. Provide a detailed analysis.

💡 Hint: Think about long-term effects on parts that constantly interact.

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