Motion Types

What type of motion occurs when an object moves along a straight path?

• Curved motion

• Circular motion

• Zigzag motion

• Linear motion

Which type of motion involves the spinning or turning of an object around an axis?

• Linear motion

• Circular motion

• Translational motion

• Rotational motion

What is the term for the back and forth motion of a pendulum?

• rotation

• oscillation

• swinging

• vibration

In which type of motion does an object move back and forth around a central point?

• Circular motion

• Linear motion

• Rotational motion

• Oscillatory motion

What type of motion involves an object moving in a circular path?

• Straight motion

• Circular motion

• Linear motion

• Zigzag motion

Linear motion is also known as ______ motion.

• angular

• curvilinear

• circular

• rectilinear

What is the unit of measurement for rotational motion?

• kg

• rad/s

• cm

• m/s

What is the time taken for one complete oscillation called?

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

• Period

• Frequency

Which type of motion is exhibited by a swinging pendulum?

• Linear motion

• Random motion

• Periodic motion

• Circular motion

What is the direction of motion in circular motion?

• Constantly changing

• Upwards

• Backwards

• Straight line