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For high speed engines, the cam follower should move with

(a) uniform velocity

(b) simple harmonic motion

(c) uniform acceleration and retardation

(d) cycloidal motion

I have been asked this question in a national level competition.

My doubt is from Cams in portion Cams of Machine Dynamics

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Right choice is (d) cycloidal motion

Easy explanation: Since with high speed engines, maximum acceleration is required and that is possible only through cycloidal motion.

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