Theory of Machine
Whitworth quick return mechanism is obtained by inversion of

Five link mechanism
Kinematic chain
Roller cam mechanism
Slider crank mechanism

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Theory of Machine
In a steam engine, the earlier cut-off with a simple slide valve may be obtained by increasing the steam lap and the angle of advance of the eccentric but keeping constant the travel and lead of the valve, this method will

Cause withdrawing or throttling of steam
Reduce maximum opening of port to steam
All of the listed here
Reduce length of effective stroke of piston

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