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What is the function of a cam in relation to a second piece?
What is the function of a cam in relation to a second piece?
- To rotate about a fixed axis
- To transmit motion by direct sliding contact
- To draw irregular grooves on a cylinder
- To cause or modify the motion of the second piece (correct)
In the context of cam and follower, what does an offset follower refer to?
In the context of cam and follower, what does an offset follower refer to?
- A cylinder containing an irregular groove
- A smooth curve drawn through points representing harmonic motion
- A later type follower
- A pair of gear teeth considered as a cam and its follower (correct)
What does a displacement diagram illustrate in a cam motion?
What does a displacement diagram illustrate in a cam motion?
- The nature of motion not being fixed
- The relationship between successive positions of the driver and follower (correct)
- The irregular groove on a cylindrical cam
- The rotation of the follower about a fixed axis
When a cam is required to give a definite displacement to the follower in a short interval of time, what type of motion is often shown by a straight line?
When a cam is required to give a definite displacement to the follower in a short interval of time, what type of motion is often shown by a straight line?
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In the context of harmonic motion, what does drawing a semicircle represent?
In the context of harmonic motion, what does drawing a semicircle represent?
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