Question 1 (i)
Classify the following as motion along a straight line, circular or oscillatory motion:
(i) Motion of your hands while running.

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Solution

Oscillatory motion can be termed as the repeated to and fro motion. So, the motion of your hands while running is an oscillatory motion.

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Question 1 (i) Classify the following as motion along a straight line, circular or oscillatory motion: (i) Motion of your hands while running.

Oscillatory motion can be termed as the repeated to and fro motion. So, the motion of your hands while running is an oscillatory motion.

Question 1 (i)
Classify the following as motion along a straight line, circular or oscillatory motion:
(i) Motion of your hands while running.