Question

What is the difference between rotational and circular motion? Give an example of each motion. [2 marks]

Answer 1

Rotational motion is a type of motion in which a body rotates about its own axis, and circular motion is a type of motion where a body moves in a circle. [1 mark]

Example of rotational motion: Earth rotating about its own axis.
Example of circular motion: A stone that is tied to a rope and is swung in circles. [1 mark]