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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?
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 (correct)
- Both linear and rotational motion
- No motion
- Linear or translational motion
Which type of motion occurs when a force is applied on a stationary rigid body that is free to move?
Which type of motion occurs when a force is applied on a stationary rigid body that is free to move?
- Linear or translational motion (correct)
- Both linear and rotational motion
- No motion occurs
- Rotational motion
What is the turning effect of a force called?
What is the turning effect of a force called?
- Rotational motion (correct)
- Linear or translational motion
- Pivoting effect
- None of the above
What happens when a force is applied on a ball lying on the floor?
What happens when a force is applied on a ball lying on the floor?
What are the two kinds of motion a rigid body can have when acted upon by a force?
What are the two kinds of motion a rigid body can have when acted upon by a force?
What is the difference between translational and rotational motion?
What is the difference between translational and rotational motion?
Give an example of translational motion.
Give an example of translational motion.
What is the turning effect of a force called?
What is the turning effect of a force called?
How does a wheel rotate when a force is applied tangentially on its rim?
How does a wheel rotate when a force is applied tangentially on its rim?
What is the type of motion when a rigid body starts moving in a straight path in the direction of a force?
What is the type of motion when a rigid body starts moving in a straight path in the direction of a force?
