Types of Motion
Types of Motion: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Rotational Motion, Types of Motion, Circular Motion, Rectilinear Motion, Oscillatory Motion, Translatory Motion, Mean Position, Vibratory Motion and, Difference between Oscillatory Motion and Vibratory Motion
Important Questions on Types of Motion
Explain three types of motion by giving examples.

The position of the bob when it is at rest is called its extreme position.

The position of the bob of the simple pendulum when it is at _____ is called its mean position.

Draw the diagram of a simple pendulum and show the mean position in the oscillatory motion of the pendulum.

Fast oscillations are referred to as vibrations.

Name the motion of a point marked on the blade of an electric fan. (Circular motion/curvilinear motion)


Shown below is the picture of a bicycle moving on a straight road.
Which of these types of motion does the cycle wheel undergo?

Shown below is a working clock.
Which of these needles of the clock is/are in a state of motion?
(i) hour hand needle (ii) minute hand needle (iii) second hand needle

The motion of a child on a see-saw is an example of _____motion.

Bholu and Golu are playing on a ground. They start running from the same point A in the ground and reach point B at the same time by following the paths marked 1 and 2, respectively as shown in the figure.
What can we say about the distance they travelled?

Ramesh moves from point A to B along a straight line and then comes back to A from B.
He keeps moving between A and B in the same manner for 10 minutes.
Which of the following describes Ramesh’s motion?

Oscillatory motion among the following is

Write the similarities and differences between the motion of a bicycle and a ceiling fan that has been switched on.

The motion of a child on a swing is _____(circular motion/oscillatory motion).
