Types of Motion - JSS1 Basic technology Lesson Note
- Linear Motion:Â Linear motion refers to the movement of an object along a straight path. It can be uniform (constant speed) or non-uniform (variable speed). Examples include a car driving on a straight road or a ball rolling in a straight line.Key concepts are displacement, velocity, and acceleration.*
- Circular Motion: Circular motion occurs when an object moves along a circular path. It can be uniform (constant speed) or non-uniform (changing speed). Examples include a satellite orbiting the Earth or a spinning merry-go-round. Key concepts are angular displacement, angular velocity, and centripetal acceleration.
- Oscillatory Motion: Oscillatory motion is the repetitive back-and-forth movement around a central point. It can be seen in systems like pendulums or springs. Examples include the swinging of a pendulum or the vibrations of a guitar string. Key concepts are amplitude, frequency, and period.