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Which of the following motion is not suitable from a practical point of view?

(a) Simple harmonic

(b) Uniform acceleration

(c) Uniform velocity

(d) Uniform retardation

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This key question is from Velocity and Acceleration Diagrams topic in section Cams of Machine Dynamics

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Correct choice is (c) Uniform velocity

The best I can explain: Due to infinite jerks, consequently infinite inertia forces arise as result, this makes the uniform velocity method of follower non-practical.

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