cale For P6 For P6 CAM & FOLLOWER The diagram shows a circular cam mounted on a shaft but with the centre of the cam and shaft offset by a distance e. # e (mm) w (rad/s) 8 1 5 10 30 GUIDE 2 10 20 45 FOLLOWER 3 8 15 60 4 25 50 30 5 15 12 60 mean position 11 12 22 301 12 14 28 45 CAM (i) 13 16 32 45 SHAFT The mean displacement position is when 0 = 0 (measured clockwise from the horizontal position) P6. Assume that when the cam shown above rotates the cam follower performs simple harmonic motion. may a. Write down the equations for the displacement, velocity and acceleration of the follower. b. Calculate the maximum value of velocity and acceleration and state the positions at which they occur. Calculate the displacement, velocity and acceleration of the follower at angle 8. d. e. C. Determine the periodic time of the follower. State the amplitude of the follower motion. f. Suggest a use for this mechanism. is section