Question

Differentiate between rotational and curvilinear motion.
[2 marks]

Answer 1

1. rotational motion [1 mark]

• a body moves along the circular path.
• without changing its position, about its own (fixed) axis.
• example: rotation of spinning a top.

2. curvilinear motion [1 mark]

• a body moves along the curved path.
• changes its position with motion.
• example: throwing paper airplanes.