Question

Class 6ScienceMotion and Measurement of Distances

What type of motion do the following objects have?

(a) the galloping of a horse

(b) the needle of a sewing machine

(c) the movements of a mosquito

(d) the blades of an electric fan

(e) the smoke from a lighted dhoopbatti

(f) wheels of moving car.

Verified Answer

(a) The galloping of a horse: Linear motion.

(b) The needle of a sewing machine: Periodic motion.

(c) Movement of a mosquito: Random motion.

(d) Blade of an electric fan: Circular motion.

(e) The smoke from a lighted dhoopbatti: Random motion.

(f) Wheels of moving car: Circular/Rotational motion.