In an experiment to find the velocity and acceleration of a particular...
Calculation of Velocity and Acceleration of a Cam
Given Data:
- Angular velocity of cam = 10 rad/s
- Slope of displacement curve at an angle of θ = 1.5 m/s
- Slope of velocity curve at the same angle = -0.5 m/s2
Calculating Velocity of Cam:
The velocity of the cam can be calculated by differentiating the displacement curve.
Velocity = d(displacement)/dt
At an angle of θ, the slope of the displacement curve = 1.5 m/s.
Therefore, Velocity at the angle θ = 1.5 m/s
Angular velocity of cam = 10 rad/s
Linear velocity of cam = Angular velocity * Radius of the cam
Let's assume the radius of the cam is 'r'.
Linear velocity of cam = 10 * r m/s
Calculating Acceleration of Cam:
The acceleration of the cam can be calculated by differentiating the velocity curve.
Acceleration = d(velocity)/dt
At an angle of θ, the slope of the velocity curve = -0.5 m/s2.
Therefore, Acceleration at the angle θ = -0.5 m/s2
Final Answer:
The velocity and acceleration of the cam at the instant are respectively:
- Velocity = 10 * r = 15 m/s
- Acceleration = -0.5 m/s2
Hence, the correct option is (a) 15 m/s and – 5 m/s2.