15 Questions
What is the main objective of Kinematics?
To mathematically compute positions, velocities, and accelerations of the subject parts
What is the main function of a Mechanism?
To develop very low forces and transmit little power
What is the primary characteristic of a Machine?
To contain mechanisms designed to provide significant forces and transmit significant power
DOF is the number of dependent parameters (measurements) which are needed to define its position in space at any instant of time
False
Maximum no . of DOF in 3D space
6
Name the 3 types of Motion
Translation, Rotation, Complex
____ is the basic building block of mechanisms.
Linkage
Joints with Surface Contact= Higher Pair
False
Joints with Point or Line Contact = Higher pair
True
Match the six lower pairs with their number corresponding DOF.
1 = Revolute, Prismatic 2 = Cylindric 3 = Spherical, Planar 1 = Helical
Coupler is a link that has oscillatory (back and forth) rotation and is pivoted to ground
False
Crank is a link that makes a complete revolution and is pivoted to ground.
True
Rocker is a link that has oscillatory (back and forth) rotation and is pivoted to ground.
True
_____ is any link or link that are fixed (nonmoving) with respect to the reference frame.
Ground
Intermittent motion is a sequence of motions and dwells.
True
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