Question

Define rectilinear and curvilinear motion.

Answer 1

Rectilinear motion:

1. If an object moves in a straight path then the object is said to be in a rectilinear motion.
2. For example, the Motion of a freely falling body and a boy running in a straight line are examples of rectilinear motion.

Curvilinear motion:

1. If an object moves in a curved path we can say it is in a curvilinear motion.
2. For example, The motion of a ball when kicked, and the motion of a vehicle in a turn are examples of curvilinear motion.