Centripetal Acceleration in Cams Formulas

Centripetal acceleration is property of the motion of a body traversing a circular path. And is denoted by a_c. Centripetal Acceleration is usually measured using the Meter per Square Second for Acceleration. Note that the value of Centripetal Acceleration is always positive.

Formulas to find Centripetal Acceleration in Cams

fxCentripetal Acceleration of Point P on CircumferenceGo

fxCentripetal Acceleration of Point P on Circumference when Follower Moves with SHMGo

List of variables in Cams formulas

fx Angular Velocity of Cam Go

fx Stroke of Follower Go

fx Angular Displacement of Cam During Out Stroke Go

fx Peripheral Speed Go

FAQ

What is the Centripetal Acceleration?

Centripetal acceleration is property of the motion of a body traversing a circular path. Centripetal Acceleration is usually measured using the Meter per Square Second for Acceleration. Note that the value of Centripetal Acceleration is always positive.

Can the Centripetal Acceleration be negative?

No, the Centripetal Acceleration, measured in Acceleration cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Centripetal Acceleration?

Centripetal Acceleration is usually measured using the Meter per Square Second[m/s²] for Acceleration. Kilometer per Square Second[m/s²], Micrometer per Square Second[m/s²], Mile per Square Second[m/s²] are the few other units in which Centripetal Acceleration can be measured.

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