Classify Cam-Follower pair in Cam-follower mechanism as ?

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Classify Cam-Follower pair in Cam-follower mechanism as...??

Hi guys...
Just want to hear your views on the following case,I haven't reached any conclusion as of now...
I think its better if mny ppl contribute their views abt this..

Here is the question:[Deals with Theory of Machines]

Consider a Cam mechanism...
Now consider the "Cam" link & "Follower" link.
Based on classification criteria it is generally classified on the basis of "Nature of Contact"..as "open pair"
lets now go to Classifiction based on "Nature of motion"...can we classify it as "Successfully constrained"??Plz give

detailed reasoning for this part..its v.imp for me...
If u did classify it as "successfully constrained"..continue...
Now consider situation where ur given both the above choices for classification...Which 1 u go for preferably and Why??
Plz share ur views...
Thnxxx...

 

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Based on the nature of motion, a Cam-Follower pair in a Cam-Follower mechanism can be classified as a successfully constrained pair. This is because the follower is constrained to move along the path determined by the cam, thus limiting its motion and ensuring that it is constrained to move in a particular manner. If given both classification criteria, I would preferably go for the "Nature of Contact" classification, as this is more accurate and specific to the Cam-Follower mechanism. It allows us to better understand the type of contact between the two parts and how the motion of one part affects the other.