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If a car is moving along a straight road in the same direction, it is said to be in ____.

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circular motion

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rectilinear motion

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oscillatory motion

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periodic motion

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Solution

The correct option is B rectilinear motion
If an object is moving along a straight line without changing its direction, it is said to be in rectilinear motion. Hence, the car is also in rectilinear motion.

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