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Which of the given options correctly defines the motion of the fixed leg of a compass when a circle is drawn using it?

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Linear motion
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Circular motion
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Rotational motion
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Oscillatory motion
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Solution

The correct option is C Rotational motion
When a body moves about its own axis, it is known as rotational motion. The fixed leg remains at the same point and rotates about its own axis when a circle is drawn using a compass and hence it depicts rotational motion.

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

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

When a body moves forward and backward about its mean position with respect to time, it is known as oscillatory motion


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