What are different types of motion? Define each type of motion with examples from daily life.

There are several types of motion that objects can exhibit:

  • Translatory Motion: This is the motion in which all points of the object move along parallel paths. Example: A car moving on a straight road. Every point on the car moves along the same path.

  • Rotational Motion: In this type of motion, an object rotates about an axis. Example: A spinning top or a rotating wheel.

  • Vibratory (Oscillatory) Motion: This type of motion occurs when an object moves back and forth about a fixed point. Example: The motion of a pendulum or a vibrating guitar string.

  • Circular Motion: This occurs when an object moves in a circular path around a central point. Example: A satellite orbiting the Earth or a car moving along a roundabout.

  • Random Motion: This type of motion occurs when the object moves in an unpredictable and random direction. Example: The motion of dust particles in the air or the movement of animals in a forest.

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