Different Types of Motion
Different Types of Motion: Overview
This topic describes the circular and uniform circular motion. The types of motion— linear motion, circular motion and vibratory motion are described here along with their examples.
Important Questions on Different Types of Motion
Moving of pendulum of a clock is an example of periodic motion.

How to make Peepi? What are the motions involved in making sound in it?

What is vibratory motion? Give an example.

What type of motions are exhibited by a vehicle and its wheels?

Give one word for the following:
The type of motion executed by a body when it is moved along a circular path.

Name the type of motion in which all parts of a moving body move in the direction of motion.

Which instrument is used to measure the time taken to read a lesson?
(Thermometer, Watch, beaker, measuring tape, Weighing scale)

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

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

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

State the kind of motion exhibited by the following:
Moving blades of a ceiling fan: _____ .

In present day parks, there are many instruments of playing games. What type of motion do they show?

What is the difference between the motion of a spinning top and the motion of the bull of a bull-crusher?

Match the following columns-
Column | Column |
1. Periodic motion | a. Motion of a potter's wheel |
2. Circular motion | b. Motion of the strings of a violin |
3. Straight line motion | c. Motion of a swing |
4. Vibratory motion | d. Motion of a ball dropped from a height |

Which of the following motions does not repeat itself after a certain time interval?

The motion of a giant wheel is:
(Choose from: Circular motion/ Rectilinear motion/ Oscillation)

Some changes which occur after regular time intervals are called _____.

Write the answer in one word:
A motion in which a body moves along a circular path.

Give one example of the following.
Rotational motion

Give one example of the following.
Periodic motion
