10 Questions
When a wheel is pivoted at its center and a force is applied tangentially on its rim, what type of motion does the wheel exhibit?
Rotational motion
Which type of motion occurs when a force is applied on a stationary rigid body that is free to move?
Linear or translational motion
What is the turning effect of a force called?
Rotational motion
What happens when a force is applied on a ball lying on the floor?
The ball moves linearly
What are the two kinds of motion a rigid body can have when acted upon by a force?
Linear and rotational motion
What is the difference between translational and rotational motion?
Translational motion refers to straight-line motion, while rotational motion refers to motion around an axis.
Give an example of translational motion.
When a ball lying on the floor starts moving after being pushed.
What is the turning effect of a force called?
The turning effect of a force is called torque.
How does a wheel rotate when a force is applied tangentially on its rim?
The wheel rotates about its axis.
What is the type of motion when a rigid body starts moving in a straight path in the direction of a force?
The type of motion is translational or linear motion.
Test your understanding of moment of a force and equilibrium, as well as translational and rotational motion. Explore the different types of motion that a rigid body can have, including linear or translational motion and rotational motion.
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