Multiple choice

Jump phenomenon in cam and follower system is _______.

  1. None of these

  2. follower looses contact with cam due to excess lubrication

  3. follower looses contact with cam due to damage in follower spring

  4. follower looses contact with cam surface when cam rotates beyond particular speed due to inertia forces
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Jump phenomenon occurs in high-speed cam systems when the inertia forces exceed the spring force, causing the follower to lose contact with the cam surface.

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