The motion of a freely falling stone is an example of ___________.

rotational motion

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rectilinear motion

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circular motion

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periodic motion

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Solution

The correct option is B rectilinear motion
A freely falling stone is an example of rectilinear motion as stone falling from a certain height follows the straight line path.

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