Cams Make the World Go Round

What is the main goal of Activity 4.1.2 "Cams Make the World Go Round"?

• To understand the history of cams

• To use mathematical modeling to optimize design criteria

• To study the biological impact of cams

• To analyze the economic effects of using cams

Which software tool is mentioned for creating sketches and applying constraints in Activity 4.1.2?

• Microsoft Word

• Adobe Photoshop

• Fusion 360

• AutoCAD

What is the purpose of a cam mechanism?

• To increase the speed of an engine

• To change the direction or rhythm of movement of other parts

• To reduce friction between machine parts

• To measure the distance moved by a machine part

Which of the following products might use a cam mechanism?

• Electric circuits

• Hydraulic systems

• Clock mechanisms

• Light bulbs

What will you create in the activity to understand cam mechanisms better?

• A 2D sketch of a cam

• A written report on cam mechanisms

• A 3D solid model of a cam

• A physical prototype of a cam using cardboard

Why is parametric modeling used in the creation of a cam mechanism model?

• To ensure the model is aesthetically pleasing

• To make the model waterproof

• To allow the model to be quickly changed to adapt to new criteria

• To reduce the cost of materials for the model

What is the cam number for the Hexagonal cam type shown in Figure 2?

• 1

• 4

• 5

• 3

Which cam number corresponds to the Eccentric cam type according to Figure 2?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 6

Identify the cam number for the Pear cam type as per Figure 2.

• 5

• 1

• 2

• 6

What examples can you identify of products that use a cam mechanism?

• Electric fan

• Automobile engine

• Digital clock

• Hydraulic press