Science: Types of Motion

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What is circular motion?

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Circular motion is when an object moves in a circle. For example, a Ferris wheel moves in circular motion.

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What is linear motion?

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Linear motion is when an object moves in a straight line. For example, a car driving on a straight road moves in linear motion.

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What is zigzag motion?

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Zigzag motion is when an object moves back and forth in a zigzag pattern. For example, a snake slithering can move in zigzag motion.

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What is oscillatory motion?

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Oscillatory motion is when an object moves back and forth. For example, a swing moves in oscillatory motion.

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What is the type of motion that goes back and forth?

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The type of motion that goes back and forth is called oscillatory motion.

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Can you name an example of circular motion?

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An example of circular motion is the Earth orbiting around the Sun.

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Can you name an example of linear motion?

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An example of linear motion is a train moving on tracks.

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Can you name an example of zigzag motion?

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An example of zigzag motion is a person walking in a zigzag path.

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Can you name an example of oscillatory motion?

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An example of oscillatory motion is a pendulum swinging.

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What is rotary motion?

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Rotary motion is when an object spins around an axis. For example, a spinning top has rotary motion.