Question

Under which of the following conditions is Coriolis component encountered in the relative acceleration of two points ?

1. The two points are coincident but on different links.

2. The point on one link traces a path on the other link.

3. The link that contains the path rotates.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 1 and 3 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3
5.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

Coriolis component of acceleration:

• When a point on one link is sliding along another rotating link such as in the quick return motion mechanism, then the Coriolis component of acceleration comes into account.
• It is the tangential component of the acceleration of the slider with respect to the coincident point on the link.

It can be encountered in various cases such as:

1. The two points are coincident but on different links.

2. The point on one link traces a path on the other link.

3. The link that contains the path rotates.