Question

In a radial cam, the follower moves

(a) in a direction perpendicular to the cam axis

(b) in a direction parallel to the cam axis

(c) in any direction irrespective of the cam axis

(d) along the cam axis

I had been asked this question during an online interview.

Origin of the question is Cams topic in section Cams of Machine Dynamics

Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) in a direction perpendicular to the cam axis

Easy explanation: In radial cams, the follower reciprocates or oscillates in a direction perpendicular to the cam axis.