Question

The particles of a solid perform _______ motion. (translator/vibratory)

Answer 1

The particles of a solid perform vibratory motion.

• Vibratory motion is a motion in which particles vibrate about a fixed position. There is no change of position. As the particles of solids are very tightly packed, hence they cannot move much, thus having vibratory motion.
• Translator motion is a motion in which particles are moved from the initial position in a direction. This motion is possible in fluids, in which particles flow from one position to another.

Hence, The particles of a solid perform vibratory motion.