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If a follower is undergoing simple harmonic motion, then at what value of angle of ascent the acceleration is maximum?

(a) 0

(b) 30

(c) 45

(d) 60

I have been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.

This intriguing question comes from Velocity and Acceleration Diagrams in chapter Cams of Machine Dynamics

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The correct choice is (a) 0

Easiest explanation: At 0 degrees, the change in velocity in the motion of follower is maximum under the shm as a result a maximum value of acceleration is obtained at 0 degrees.

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