Worksheet 3

Worksheet 3

Motion, Joints, Links, and Degree of Freedom

Section 1: Types of Motion

1. Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

a. Which type of motion involves movement along a straight path?

      • A. Circular Motion
      • B. Linear Motion
      • C. Angular Motion
      • D. Rotational Motion

      b. What type of motion is exhibited by a wheel rotating on its axis?

        • A. Linear Motion
        • B. Circular Motion
        • C. Angular Motion
        • D. Translational Motion

        c. Which motion involves rotation around a fixed axis?

          • A. Linear Motion
          • B. Circular Motion
          • C. Angular Motion
          • D. Random Motion

          2. Short-Type Questions

          1. Define linear motion and provide one example.
          2. Explain angular motion with an example.
          3. What is circular motion? Give an example of where it is commonly observed.

          3. Long-Type Questions

          1. Compare and contrast linear, angular, and circular motion. Discuss how each type of motion is observed in real-world applications.
          2. Describe the differences between one-dimensional and two-dimensional motion with examples.

          Section 2: Types of Joints and Links

          1. Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

          a. Which joint allows for movement in a straight line only?

            • A. Prismatic Joint
            • B. Revolute Joint
            • C. Spherical Joint
            • D. Cylindrical Joint

            b. What type of joint allows rotation around a single axis?

              • A. Prismatic Joint
              • B. Revolute Joint
              • C. Spherical Joint
              • D. Planar Joint

              c. Which link type is flexible and can bend or stretch?

                • A. Rigid Link
                • B. Soft Link
                • C. Fixed Link
                • D. Dynamic Link

                2. Short-Type Questions

                1. Define a prismatic joint and give an example of where it is used.
                2. Explain the function of a revolute joint with a real-world example.
                3. Describe a rigid link and its typical application in robotics.

                3. Long-Type Questions

                1. Discuss how prismatic and revolute joints differ in terms of their movement and applications. Provide examples for each type of joint.
                2. Compare rigid and soft links in robotics. How do they affect the robot’s flexibility and range of motion?

                Section 3: Degrees of Freedom (DOF)

                1. Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

                a. What does the term “Degrees of Freedom” (DOF) refer to in robotics?

                  • A. The number of motors in a robot
                  • B. The number of independent movements a robot can make
                  • C. The number of sensors a robot has
                  • D. The number of joints in a robot

                  b. A robotic arm with 6 DOF can perform which type of motion?

                    • A. Only linear motion
                    • B. Only rotational motion
                    • C. Any combination of rotational and translational motion
                    • D. Only circular motion

                    2. Short-Type Questions

                    1. Define Degrees of Freedom (DOF) in the context of robotics.
                    2. How can you identify the Degrees of Freedom of a robotic arm?

                    3. Long-Type Questions

                    1. Explain how the Degrees of Freedom of a robot affect its ability to perform complex tasks. Use examples to illustrate your points.
                    2. Illustrate how to determine the Degrees of Freedom of a given robot. Provide a step-by-step process and example.

                    Feel free to modify or expand these questions to suit your needs.