Question: The peanut shaped object in figure ( a ) represents a fixed cam, which is a stationary element used in a mechanism design where complex

The peanut shaped object in figure (a) represents a fixed cam, which is a stationary element used in a mechanism design where complex paths of motion are required. A spring loaded slotted bar keeps the wheel at point A in contact with the surface of the cam as the slotted bar rotates. Since the wheel maintains contact with the fixed cam at all times, it is usually referred to as a "follower".
The slotted bar rotates about point O such that the time-derivative of the its angular position, ,is constant, and is given byddt=1.8rads
The radial position of the follower is determined by the shape of the stationary cam is given by
r()=1+0.7cos(2)
where risin centimeters (cm).
Figure (b) shows a time-lapse of the motion of the follower (wheel)to illustrate its path of motion.
Determine the velocity and acceleration of the follower at the instant where =120(2.09 radians). Express these in vector form and calculate their respective magnitudes.
Hint: you need to use the chain rule for differentiation to solve this problem.
Note: You may express the velocities and accelerations incms and cms2-no need to convert tomsorms2
The peanut shaped object in figure ( a )

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