where k is the stiffness of the machine and m is the mass of the machine.
where s is the displacement of the follower and θ is the angle of rotation of the cam.
where N1 and N2 are the number of teeth on the input and output gears, respectively.
1.1 A link is a part of a machine that has motion relative to another part. A mechanism is a system of links connected together to transmit motion or perform work.