Theory of Machine
In locomotives, the ratio of the connecting rod length to me crank radius is kept very large in order to

Minimize the effect of primary forces
To start the locomotive quickly
Minimize the effect of secondary forces
Have perfect balancing

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Theory of Machine
In a circular arc cam with roller follower, the acceleration in any position of the lift will depend only upon

Mass of cam follower linkage, spring stiffness and cam speed
Total lift, centre of gravity of the cam and cam speed
Radius of circular arc, cam speed, location of centre of circular arc and roller diameter
Total lift, total angle of lift, minimum radius of cam and cam speed

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