Differentiate between rectilinear and curvilinear motion.

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Rectilinear Motion Curvilinear Motion

When an object moves in a straight line, it is said to be in a rectilinear motion. When an object moves along a curved path, it is said to be in a curvilinear motion.

Example: A bike moving on a straight road Example: A car taking a turn

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Rectilinear Motion	Curvilinear Motion
When an object moves in a straight line, it is said to be in a rectilinear motion.	When an object moves along a curved path, it is said to be in a curvilinear motion.
Example: A bike moving on a straight road	Example: A car taking a turn