Which of the below-mentioned options correctly defines the motion of pencil used in compass to draw a circle?

Oscillatory motion

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Circular motion

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Rotational motion

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Linear motion

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Solution

The correct option is B
Circular motion

When the body moves in a circular path with respect to time, it is known as circular motion.

The pencil fitted in the compass which is used to draw the circle moves in a circular path and hence it is a circular motion.

When the body moves about its own axis, it is known as rotational motion.

When the body moves in a straight line with respect to time, it is known as linear motion.

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