The size of a cam depends upon

The size of a cam depends upon Correct Answer base circle

Base circle is the smallest circle that can be drawn to the cam profile. Pitch circle is a circle drawn from the centre of the cam through the pitch points. Prime circle is the smallest circle that can be drawn from the centre of the cam and tangent to the pitch curve.

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The displacement of the reciprocating roller follower, when it has contact with the straight flanks of the tangent cam, is given by (where r1 = Minimum radius of the cam, r2 = Radius of the roller follower and $$\theta $$ = Angle turned by the cam from the beginning of the follower displacement)