The motion of a potter's wheel is an example of _______ motion.

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Explanation:
Rotational motion:
The motion of an object about a fixed point (or a fixed axis) along the circumference of a circle, without changing its position is called rotatory motion.
Examples of rotatory motion: The Earth spinning on its axis, a spinning top, a spinning wheel, a rotatory fan, a merry-go-round, a potter's wheel, etc.
Hence, the Motion of a potter's wheel is an example of rotational motion.

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