The three basic types of motion are:
“A motion in which all points of the moving body move along the same direction is called Translatory Motion.”
The motion of a body along a straight line is called linear motion
The motion of a body along a circular path is called circular motion.
The irregular motion of an object is called random motion.
Or you can also called this a Random motion
“The motion of a body around a fixed axis that passes through the body itself is known as Rotatory Motion.”
“The repeated movement of an object between two or more positions is called Vibratory Motion. It is also known as Oscillatory Motion.”
| Motion Type | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Translatory Motion | Movement of an object in a straight line | A car driving on a highway |
| Rotatory Motion | Movement of an object in a circular path around a fixed point | A Ferris wheel rotating around its central axis |
| Vibratory Motion | Back-and-forth movement of an object around a fixed point | A guitar string vibrating when plucked |
The motion of an object can be described by its position and change in position over time, speed, velocity, and acceleration.
