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Cam and Follower

Authored by Kasubhai Alifya

Design

10th Grade

Cam and Follower
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of a cam in mechanical design?

To generate electrical energy

To convert rotary motion into reciprocating motion

To reduce friction in a machine

  1. To increase speed of rotation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which cam shape in the video produces a smooth, continuous movement?

  1. Snail cam

  1. Hex cam

  1. Egg cam

  1. Eccentric cam

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the snail cam’s movement differ from other cam types?

It creates a single lift and drop movement that works only in one direction

 It spins continuously without moving the follower

It causes rapid vibration of the follower

  1. It produces multiple smooth lifts

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the tutorial, what role does the follower play in the cam mechanism?

It rotates the cam

 It follows the cam profile to create motion

It holds the cam in place

It powers the entire mechanism

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might a designer choose an eccentric cam for a product?

To create an uneven, unpredictable motion

To create a smooth, simple reciprocating motion

To make the follower vibrate rapidly

Because it is the easiest to manufacture

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the importance of clearance between the follower and cam housing, as explained in the video?

 It keeps the follower stuck on the cam

It increases the friction for better control

It prevents friction that would stop the follower’s movement

 It makes the follower move slower

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