Why offset is provided for a cam follower mechanism?

| Why offset is provided for a cam follower mechanism?

A. To avoid jerk

B. To accelerate

C. To decelerate

D. To minimize side thrust

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Concept:

When the motion of the follower is along an axis away from the axis of the cam centre, it is called off-set follower.

Offsets are required in cam and followers to reduce wear and side thrust.