Question

A radial follower is one

(a) that reciprocates in the guides

(b) that oscillates

(c) in which the follower translates along an axis passing through the cam centre of rotation.

(d) none of the mentioned

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This intriguing question comes from Cams in section Cams of Machine Dynamics

Answer 1

Right answer is (a) that reciprocates in the guides

Easy explanation: When the motion of the follower is along an axis passing through the centre of the cam, it is known as radial follower.