Types of Motion - JSS2 Basic technology Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the primary characteristic of linear motion?
It moves in a circle
It oscillates back and forth
It follows a straight path
It changes direction continuously
Which of the following is an example of circular motion?
A car driving on a straight line
A child on a swing
The rotation of a ferris wheel
A person walking in a hallway
What type of motion does a pendulum in a clock exhibit?
Linear motion
Circular motion
Oscillatory motion
Random motion
In which application is linear motion predominantly used?
Gears in machinery
Conveyor belts in factories
Swinging on a playground
What is the path of an object in circular motion?
A straight line
An up-and-down line
A curved line around a centre point
A zigzag line
Which type of motion is involved in the orbits of planets?
Linear motion
Circular motion
Oscillatory motion
Random motion
What is a common example of oscillatory motion?
A car driving
A clock pendulum swinging
A wheel rotating
A conveyor belt moving
Which of these describes an application of oscillatory motion in music?
The strings of a guitar vibrating
A trumpet being blown
A drumstick hitting a drum
A piano key being pressed
What kind of motion does a child on a swing exhibit?
Linear motion
Circular motion
Oscillatory motion
Random motion
In which situation would you find linear motion?
The hands of a clock moving
A train traveling on tracks
A satellite orbiting the Earth
A boat bobbing on water