Types of Motion

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Types of Motion: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Periodic Motion, Circular Motion, Oscillatory Motion and Rectilinear Motion etc.

Important Questions on Types of Motion

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Is uniform linear motion a periodic motion.

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A child playing in a swing in a park exhibits _____ motion.

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Motion of a cycle along a straight line is rectilinear motion.

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Identify the type of motion for the movement of a bus on hill station road.

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Name the type the motion of a train on a straight long railway track.

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Motion of the needle of a sewing machine is _____ motion.

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Motion of a child on a swing is _____ (periodic/rotational) motion.

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The clocks or watches used to measure time are based on _____.

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Give one word for the following:

The type of motion executed by a body when it is moved along a circular path.

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Which instrument is used to measure the time taken to read a lesson? 

(Thermometer, Watch, beaker, measuring tape, Weighing scale)

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The motion of a train along a straight long track is _____ motion(rectilinear/curvilinear).

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The motion of a car turning a curve is circular motion.

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Fast oscillations are referred to as vibrations.  

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

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Which of the following is an example of rectilinear motion?

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Motion of the wiper of vehicles is an example of _____ motion.

(Choose from the following: Rectilinear/ Oscillatory)

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Oscillatory motion among the following is

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Example of periodic motion is:

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State the kind of motion exhibited by the soldiers marching on a road: _____. (Rectilinear/ Curvilinear)

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State the kind of motion exhibited by the following: 

Moving blades of a ceiling fan: _____ .