Cam Mechanism Quiz

Cam Mechanism Quiz

12th Grade

27 Qs

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Cam Mechanism Quiz

Cam Mechanism Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Engineering

12th Grade

Hard

Created by

V. JAYAPARAKASH

Used 6+ times

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27 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best defines a cam?

A rotating or reciprocating mechanical member that imparts motion to a follower

A stationary component that supports a shaft

A type of gear used in motion transmission

A friction-reducing element in machines

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of a cam mechanism?

To convert rotary motion into reciprocating or oscillating motion

To increase torque in a mechanism

To transmit linear motion without force variation

To store mechanical energy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which type of cam does the follower move perpendicular to the cam axis?

Radial (Disc) Cam

Cylindrical Cam

Wedge Cam

Globoidal Cam

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of follower is least suitable for high-speed applications due to excessive wear?

Knife-edge Follower

Roller Follower

Flat-faced Follower

Mushroom Follower

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the 'base circle' in a cam?

The smallest circle tangent to the cam profile

The largest circle passing through all pitch points

The path traced by the follower motion

The circle used to calculate the pressure angle

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of follower experiences pure rolling motion?

Knife-edge Follower

Roller Follower

Flat-faced Follower

Mushroom Follower

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The displacement diagram of a cam is a graphical representation of:

Follower displacement vs. cam rotation

Cam speed vs. time

Torque vs. angular position

Frictional forces in a cam mechanism

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