Examine the Sketch of a Bend in a River

question 45

Multiple Choice

Examine the sketch of a bend in a river. The arrows show the water flow direction. In which of the four lettered locations will the water be moving at the highest velocity?

• A)A
• B)B
• C)C

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Definitions:

Displacement

The distance and direction of an object's movement from its starting point.

Cam Displacement Diagram

Cam Displacement Diagram illustrates the movement (displacement) profile of a cam follower over one complete cycle, facilitating the design and analysis of cam mechanisms.

Cam

A mechanical component that transforms rotational motion into linear motion, or vice versa, often used in engines and various machines to drive or control motion.

Radial Cam

A cam in which the follower moves radially relative to the cam center, translating rotational motion into linear motion.