
Which of the following motions is/are periodic as well as oscillatory?


(i), (ii) and (iii)
(ii) only
(i), (iii) and (iv)


Important Questions on Motion and Measurement of Distances

Four pieces of wooden sticks are placed along the length of long scale as shown in the figure. What is the average length of these sticks?

Rahul and Ravi are playing in a ground. They start running from the same point simultaneously in the ground and reach point at the same time by following paths marked and in the figure.

Which one of the following paths does show the displacement?

Rahul and Ravi are playing in a ground. They start running from the same point simultaneously in the ground and reach point at the same time by following paths marked and in the figure.

Which of the following is correct statement for the given situation?


While measuring the length of a wooden box, the reading at one end is on a scale and the other end is . What is the length of the wooden box?

(i) Oscillatory motion
(ii) Vibratory motion
(iii) Random motion
(iv) Rotational motion

Study the given Venn diagram. Which of the motions described by different bodies are most likely to be I, II and III?
Option | (I) | (ii) | (iii) |
A |
Hands of clock |
Motion of moon around the earth |
The blades of a fan |
B |
Motion of a top cart |
The wheels of a bullock |
Motion of honeybee |
C |
To and fro motion of a swing |
Hands of a clock |
Motion of a top cart |
D |
Motion of skin of tabla |
Child playing in a play ground |
A flying bird |
