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A body moving in a straight line is said to be in _____ motion.

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circular

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oscillatory

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rectilinear

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rotatory

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Solution

The correct option is C rectilinear
The type of motion in which a body moves in a straight line is called rectilinear motion, e.g. motion of a lift, apple falling down the tree, a rocket just launched.

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