A cam is a mechanical member used to impart a desired motion to a follower by direct contact. Which one of the under-listed follower motion types will produce the least jerk to the system?

A cam is a mechanical member used to impart a desired motion to a foll

1.	A cam is a mechanical member used to impart a desired motion to a follower by direct contact. Which one of the under-listed follower motion types will produce the least jerk to the system?
A.	Uniform
B.	Simple harmonic
C.	Cycloidal
D.	Parabolic
Answer» D. Parabolic

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