Question

Class 6ScienceMotion and Measurement of Distances

Give two examples for each of the following motions:

(i) Linear motion

(ii) Spinning motion

(iii) Oscillatory motion

(iv) Periodic motion

(v) Vibrational motion

(vi) Circular motion

(vii) Random motion

Verified Answer

(i) Linear motion: (a) Walking along a straight path, (b) Moving of bicycle on road,

(ii) Spinning motion: (a) Rotating fan, (b) Wheel of sewing machine.

(iii) Oscillatory motion: (a) Pendulum of clock, (b) Motion of a child on a swing,

(iv) Periodic motion: (a) Pendulum of clock, (b) Motion of a swing, heartbeat.

(v) Vibrational motion: (a) String of a guitar, (b) Surface of drums.

(vi) Circular motion: (a) Rotation of fan, (b) Bicycle wheel.

(vii) Random motion: (a) Motion of football players, (b) Movement of mosquito.