Question

What is Rectilinear Motion Example?

Answer 1

Rectilinear Motion

A rectilinear motion is defined as any motion in which objects follow a straight path.

Examples of rectilinear motion

1. The hot water that falls from a coffee vending machine into the coffee cup is in rectilinear motion.
2. Bowling balls move rectilinearly within a lane.
3. Planes moving in a straight line in the sky are in rectilinear motion.
4. A ball rolling down an inclined plane.
5. Skaters skating down an incline are in rectilinear motion.