Question

What kind of motion does the minute hand of a clock show?

• A. Rectilinear motion
• B. periodic motion
• C. non-periodic motion
• D. random motion

Answer 1

The correct option is B

periodic motion

Correct option is B: Periodic motion

Explanation for correct option:

• In periodic motion, object repeats its motion after an interval of time. Since, minute hand in watch repeating its motion after in hour and hence performing periodic motion.

Explanation for incorrect option:

1. Option A: In Rectilinear motion, object follows a straight line. Since, minutes hand moves in circular path, so this option cannot be correct.
2. Option C: In non-periodic motion, object does not repeat its motion. Since, minute hand repeats its motion, so this option also cannot be correct.
3. Option D: In random motion, object changes its direction frequently, so this option also cannot be correct.

Final Answer: Option B