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⚙️ Scotch Yoke vs Slider-Crank Kinematics (2D)

2D scotch yoke: a crank pin drives a slotted yoke in exact harmonic motion, compared with a slider-crank. Position, velocity, acceleration, inertia force, crank torque and numerical checks.

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2D scotch yoke: a crank pin drives a slotted yoke in exact harmonic motion, compared with a slider-crank. Position, velocity, acceleration, inertia force, crank torque and numerical checks.

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