DHS Y13 Quiz 4 - Cams

The displacement graph given on the diagram shows:

• Dwell

• Uniform Velocity

• Simple Harmonic Motion

• Uniform Acceleration & Retardation

The parts of a Cam labelled A and B are _____________ and _______________ respectively.

• A - Prime Circle B - Base Circle

• A - Prime Circle B - Pitch Circle

• A - Pitch Circle B - Base Circle

• A - Base Circle B - Prime Circle

The main disadvantage of a wedge shaped follower is that it:

• requires lubrication.

• wears out very easily.

• cannot roll on narrow edges.

• cannot roll into sharp corners.

A _______________ follower is used to draw the cam profile shown in the diagram.

A parabolic performance graph of a Cam indicates:

• Dwell

• Uniform Velocity

• Simple Harmonic Motion

• Uniform Acceleration & Retardation

The follower ceases to move either up or down in a straight line when the Cam is under ________________ motion.

The type of Cam shown on the right is a ____________________ Cam.

The type of Cam shown on the right is a ____________________ Cam.

The type of Cam shown on the right is a ____________________ Cam.

The type of Cam shown on the right is a ____________________ Cam.