Motion Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is motion?
A
Motion is a continuous change of position meaning ‘it is the change of its position relative to other bodies’.
2
Q
What are the 4 types of motion?
A
rectilinear
curvilinear
vibratory
rotary
3
Q
What is rectilinear motion?
A
rectilinear motion is motion that goes in a straight line
4
Q
What is curvilinear motion?
A
curvilinear motion is a motion that moves along a curved path.
e.d motion of the earth around the sun.
5
Q
What is vibratory motion
A
vibratory motion is a motion that vibrates, which means a moves up and down./most commonly defined as to-add-fro
e.g the motion of a pendulum
6
Q
Rotary motion
A
rotary motion is the motion of the body about an axis.
eg the motion of earth on its axis.
