The motion of an ant along a straight line is an example of________ motion.

circular

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rectilinear

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oscillatory

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periodic

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Solution

The correct option is B rectilinear
The body which moves in a straight line is said to be in rectilinear motion. Rectilinear motion is also called as straight-line motion. Therefore, an ant moving along a straight line is an example of rectilinear motion.

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