Question

Identify the type of motion depicted by the top turning at a point A as shown in the image below:

• A. Linear motion
• B. Rotational motion
• C. Oscillatory motion
• D. Circular motion

Answer 1

The correct option is B Rotational motion

1. When a body moves about its own axis, it is known as rotational motion. The turning top shows rotational motion because it is turning or rotating about its own axis.
2. When a body moves in a circular path with respect to time, it is known as circular motion. It is not a circular motion because the rotating top is not following a circular path.
3. When a body moves in a straight line with respect to time, it is known as linear motion.
4. When a body moves forward and backwards about its mean position with respect to time, it is known as oscillatory motion.