Question

Which are the different types of motion? Give two examples of each.

Answer 1

Different types of motion are:

(i) Linear motion: Motion of an ant on a straight wire, motion of soldiers marching in a parade.

(ii) Oscillatory motion: Motion of a swing, motion of simple pendulum.

(iii) Periodic motion: Motion of the hands of a clock, the motion of the moon moving around the Earth.

(iv) Random motion: Motion of a fly, motion of a snail.

(v) Circular motion: Motion of the blades of an electric fan, motion of the wheel of a car.