If φ is the angle of action of cam on the circular flank, and r1 is the base circle of the cam, then the maximum acceleration of the follower is given by the equation.
(a) ω^2(R-r1)
(b) ω^2(R+r1)sin φ
(c) ω^2(R-r1)cos φ
(d) ω^2(R+r1)cos φ
This question was addressed to me in an international level competition.
My question is taken from Circular Arc Cam with Flatfaced Follower in portion Cams of Machine Dynamics