Physics Chapter on Rest and Motion
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What is the term used for motion when every point on a moving body moves through the same distance in the same interval of time?

  • Vibratory motion
  • Translatory motion (correct)
  • Oscillatory motion
  • Rotatory motion

    • Which type of motion describes the motion of a satellite around the Earth?

  • Translatory motion
  • Rotatory motion
  • Vibratory motion
  • Circular motion (correct)

    • How is rectilinear motion defined?

  • Motion around a fixed axis
  • Motion along a curved path
  • Motion in a straight line (correct)
  • Motion to and fro from a fixed position

    • What type of motion is exhibited by a pendulum?

    <p>Oscillatory motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In indicating rest and motion, why are these terms considered relative?

    <p>They depend on the observer's position.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes vibratory motion?

    <p>To and fro motion of a part of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes circular motion from rotatory motion?

    <p>Rotatory motion occurs around a fixed axis inside the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which example best illustrates curvilinear motion?

    <p>A cyclist turning a corner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of motion does a pendulum exhibit?

    <p>Periodic motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes non-uniform motion?

    <p>A car driving at varying speeds during a trip</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the SI unit of speed?

    <p>Meter/second (m/s)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which motion is involved when an object moves about a fixed axis?

    <p>Rotatory motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines circular motion?

    <p>The distance remains constant from a fixed point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is average speed calculated?

    <p>Total distance traveled divided by total time taken</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of motion is described when an object moves along a straight line consistently?

    <p>Uniform rectilinear motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fundamental difference between mass and weight?

    <p>Mass is constant and weight depends on gravity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An example of curvilinear motion is:

    <p>A car moving along a winding road</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which motion is characterized by the swing of a swing set?

    <p>Oscillatory motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during vibratory motion?

    <p>Part of the body remains fixed while the rest moves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following examples represents random motion?

    <p>Molecules of gas moving in a container</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a speedometer measure?

    <p>Speed of the vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Earth rotates around its axis and also revolves around the sun. This is an example of:

    <p>Mixed motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of motion does the bob of a pendulum exemplify?

    <p>Oscillatory motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario is an object considered to be at rest?

    <p>A tree standing still while the world moves around it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of motion includes movement about a fixed axis?

    <p>Rotatory motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes curvilinear motion?

    <p>Movement along a curved path</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes translatory motion from other types of motion?

    <p>All points on the body move through the same distance in a given time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes linear motion?

    <p>Motion of a car moving on a straight road</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of motion does the motion of a satellite around the Earth illustrate?

    <p>Circular motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining feature of vibratory motion?

    <p>Back and forth motion of a part of the body while the rest stays fixed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of motion does an object experience when it moves to and fro about a fixed point?

    <p>Oscillatory motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines non-uniform motion?

    <p>Traveling unequal distances in equal time intervals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of motion describes the movement of a car along a straight road at constant speed?

    <p>Uniform rectilinear motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes periodic motion?

    <p>Motion that repeats at regular time intervals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of speed, which relationship holds true for a higher speed?

    <p>More distance covered for less time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an object experiences a change in speed while moving in a straight line, how is its motion classified?

    <p>Non-uniform rectilinear motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of motion is described by an object that travels along a curved path?

    <p>Curvilinear motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes vibratory motion from oscillatory motion?

    <p>Vibratory motion includes a fixed part of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is mass defined in physical terms?

    <p>The amount of matter contained in a body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of motion would be exhibited by Earth as it rotates on its axis?

    <p>Rotatory motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes random motion?

    <p>Changing speed and direction continuously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phenomenon is an example of uniform motion?

    <p>A bus traveling at a constant speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which unit is used to measure weight in the SI system?

    <p>Newton (N)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What statement best identifies the nature of translatory motion?

    <p>It allows for motion through the same distance in the same interval of time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which description accurately differentiates circular motion from rotatory motion?

    <p>Circular motion occurs about an external point, while rotatory motion occurs around an internal point.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of oscillatory motion, what best describes the pattern of movement?

    <p>It involves a consistent back and forth motion around a fixed point.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which example illustrates the principle of relative motion accurately?

    <p>A person walking while a stationary person observes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best characterizes vibratory motion as distinct from oscillatory motion?

    <p>Only sections of the object experience motion while others remain still.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of motion types, which of the following best defines curvilinear motion?

    <p>It refers to motion traced along a curved path.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following scenarios represents vibratory motion correctly?

    <p>The back and forth vibration of a guitar string.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What accurately describes the mechanism of a satellite's movement in terms of circular motion?

    <p>It follows a circular path around an external point, which is the Earth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of motion is described when the speed of an object remains constant throughout its journey?

    <p>Uniform rectilinear motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes the nature of the motion of a footballer running across a field?

    <p>Non-periodic motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of motion is demonstrated by the pendulum of a clock?

    <p>Periodic motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term that defines a motion where the object takes a curved path around a fixed point is called?

    <p>Curvilinear motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is accurate regarding uniform and non-uniform motion?

    <p>Uniform motion maintains constant speed; non-uniform motion does not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario does an object experience random motion?

    <p>A fish swimming in a tank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinguishing feature between vibratory motion and oscillatory motion?

    <p>Vibratory motion causes change in shape; oscillatory motion maintains shape.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which measurement is taken using an odometer?

    <p>Total distance traveled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is mass defined in a scientific context?

    <p>The amount of matter contained in an object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated when an object moves along a straight line while changing its speed?

    <p>Non-uniform rectilinear motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of motion is described when an object's path does not follow a specific route and its velocity varies continuously?

    <p>Random motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of motion is characterized by an object moving to and fro around a mean position?

    <p>Oscillatory motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines translatory motion?

    <p>Motion where every point of the body moves through the same distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a speedometer measure in the context of vehicle motion?

    <p>Speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A body is said to be at ______ if it does not change its position with respect to its surroundings.

    <p>rest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The motion of a body along a ______ path is called circular motion.

    <p>circular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A body is said to have ______ motion if every point on it moves through the same distance in the same interval of time.

    <p>translatory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The two types of motion based on axis are ______ motion and circular motion.

    <p>rotatory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ______ motion is characterized by the to and fro movement of a body from its rest position.

    <p>Oscillatory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The motion of a pendulum is an example of ______ motion.

    <p>oscillatory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Curvilinear motion is defined by a body's movement along a ______ path.

    <p>curved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ of a motion involves an object moving about a fixed axis.

    <p>rotary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A motion which gets repeated after a regular interval of time is called _____ motion.

    <p>periodic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When an object moves along a straight line, it possesses _____ motion.

    <p>rectilinear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When the distance of the object from a fixed point remains constant, it possesses _____ motion.

    <p>circular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When an object moves to and fro about a fixed point, it possesses _____ motion.

    <p>oscillatory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a moving body travels unequal distances in equal intervals of time, its motion is said to be _____ motion.

    <p>non-uniform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The fastness or slowness of the movement of an object is determined by measuring the _____ traveled with time.

    <p>distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Vibratory motion is a kind of _____ motion where part of the body remains fixed.

    <p>oscillatory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An object moving in a curved path is said to possess _____ motion.

    <p>curvilinear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _____ of a body is the force with which the earth attracts the body.

    <p>weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When there is no change in the speed of the object, it is called _____ linear rectilinear motion.

    <p>uniform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A footballer running on a field is an example of _____ motion.

    <p>non-periodic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The average _____ is calculated by finding the ratio of the total distance travelled by the body to the total time taken.

    <p>speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Motion of the molecules of a gas is an example of _____ motion.

    <p>random</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When an object repeats its motion after a fixed time, it possesses _____ motion.

    <p>periodic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The basic unit of speed in the SI system is _____ per second.

    <p>metre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A body is said to be at ______ if it does not change its position with respect to its immediate surroundings.

    <p>rest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The motion of a box when pushed from one corner of a room to the other is an example of ______ motion.

    <p>translatory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The to and fro motion of a body from its rest position is called ______ motion.

    <p>oscillatory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Motion of a satellite around the earth is classified as ______ motion.

    <p>circular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A body is said to be in ______ if it changes its position with respect to its immediate surroundings.

    <p>motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The motion of a cycle while taking a turn on the road is an example of ______ motion.

    <p>curvilinear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In ______ motion, the axis of rotation passes from a point in the body itself.

    <p>rotatory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ motion of a pendulum is characterized by its continuous back and forth movement.

    <p>vibratory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A motion which does not repeat itself after a regular interval of time is called ______ motion.

    <p>non-periodic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When an object moves along a straight line, it possesses ______ motion.

    <p>rectilinear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The motion of an object that takes a path in no specific direction is called ______ motion.

    <p>random</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If speed varies, then the motion is called ______ motion.

    <p>non-uniform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When the distance of the object from a fixed point remains constant, it possesses ______ motion.

    <p>circular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Vibratory motion is a kind of oscillatory motion in which a part of the body always remains ______.

    <p>fixed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The fastness or slowness of the movement of an object is determined by measuring the ______ traveled with time.

    <p>distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An example of an object that exhibits both translatory and rotatory motion is a ______ rolling on the ground.

    <p>ball</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mass is the amount of ______ contained in a body.

    <p>matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The SI unit of weight is ______.

    <p>newton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When the movement of an object swings about a mean position, it possesses ______ motion.

    <p>oscillatory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If speed is the same throughout a journey, then the motion is said to be ______.

    <p>uniform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The average speed is calculated by finding the ratio of the total distance traveled by the body to the total ______ taken.

    <p>time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In vibratory motion, the shape and size of the body ______.

    <p>changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A body is said to be in motion if it does not change its position with respect to its immediate surroundings.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Translatory motion involves a body moving in a straight line.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Vibratory motion is characterized by the to and fro motion of a body keeping its rest part fixed.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rotatory motion occurs when a body moves along a curved path.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Oscillatory motion is exemplified by the motion of a pendulum.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A satellite moving around the Earth is exhibiting rotatory motion.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rest and motion are absolute terms that always apply in the same way to all observers.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The five types of motion include translatory, circular, oscillatory, vibratory, and rotating motion.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A motion that repeats after a regular interval of time is called non-periodic motion.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The movement of gas molecules is an example of random motion.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A pendulum exhibits non-uniform motion.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Translatory motion occurs when an object covers equal distances in equal time intervals.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Vibratory motion is characterized by a fixed part of the body while the rest moves to and fro about it.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Non-uniform motion occurs when an object travels equal distances in equal intervals of time.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The SI unit of weight is newton (N).

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A ball rolling on the ground demonstrates a combination of curvilinear and oscillatory motion.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the speed of an object is constant, its motion is referred to as uniform motion.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The basic unit of speed is kilometer per hour (km/h).

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Curvilinear motion is defined as movement along a straight path.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An athlete running along a field illustrates non-periodic motion.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mass measures the force exerted by gravity on a body.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Random motion is characterized by a specific path followed by the moving object.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The speedometer measures the distance traveled by a vehicle.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A body at rest can change its position relative to its surroundings.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rotatory motion and circular motion are defined by the same axis of rotation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Oscillatory motion is characterized by a body moving to and fro from its rest position.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Translatory motion involves points on a body moving different distances in the same time interval.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Curvilinear motion refers to the motion of a body in a straight line.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The motion of a pendulum is an example of vibratory motion.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Relative motion involves an object being in motion with respect to one set of objects while at rest with respect to another.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A spinning top exhibits circular motion.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Non-periodic motion is motion that repeats itself after a regular interval of time.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A footballer's movement on the field is an example of periodic motion.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rectilinear motion refers to movement along a curved path.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Curvilinear motion occurs when an object moves along a straight path.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Periodic motion is exemplified by the motion of a pendulum.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A car moving at constant speed on a straight road exhibits non-uniform motion.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Random motion is characterized by speed and direction that change continuously.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The motion of the Earth revolves around the sun can be classified as curvilinear motion.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Oscillatory motion includes movement that swings about a mean position.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Weight is the measure of the amount of matter in an object.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The S.I. unit of mass is newton.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A ball rolling on the ground exhibits mixed motion, combining both translatory and rotatory motion.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A speedometer measures the weight of a vehicle.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For equal distance, a shorter travel time indicates a higher speed.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Uniform motion involves traveling unequal distances in equal intervals of time.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the same object be considered in motion and at rest?

    <p>An object can be in motion relative to one set of objects while at rest relative to another set.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining property of translatory motion?

    <p>In translatory motion, every point on the moving body travels the same distance in the same time interval.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes rotatory motion from circular motion?

    <p>In rotatory motion, the axis of rotation passes through a point in the body itself, while in circular motion, it passes through a point outside the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can you give an example of oscillatory motion?

    <p>An example of oscillatory motion is the to-and-fro movement of a pendulum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes vibratory motion?

    <p>Vibratory motion is characterized by the to-and-fro movement of a part of the body while keeping its rest part fixed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of curvilinear motion?

    <p>A bicycle turning on a road exemplifies curvilinear motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of motion, how is rest defined?

    <p>An object is at rest if it does not change its position concerning its immediate surroundings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of motion does the motion of a satellite around the Earth illustrate?

    <p>The motion of a satellite around the Earth illustrates circular motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of motion is characterized by an object moving back and forth around a fixed point?

    <p>Oscillatory motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is weight defined in the context of physics?

    <p>Weight is the force exerted on a body due to gravitational pull.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between uniform and non-uniform motion?

    <p>Uniform motion occurs when equal distances are traveled in equal time intervals, while non-uniform motion happens when unequal distances are covered in equal time intervals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of motion does a satellite in orbit illustrate?

    <p>Circular motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term translatory motion refer to?

    <p>Translatory motion refers to the movement of an object where every point moves through the same distance in the same time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basic unit of time in the SI system?

    <p>Second (s)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is average speed calculated?

    <p>Average speed is calculated as total distance traveled divided by total time taken.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes random motion?

    <p>Random motion is characterized by changes in speed and direction without a defined path.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of motion occurs when an object's distance from a fixed point remains constant?

    <p>Circular motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a speedometer measure?

    <p>A speedometer measures the speed of a vehicle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of motion is displayed by a ball rolling on the ground?

    <p>Mixed motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of periodic motion?

    <p>The motion of a pendulum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes mass from weight in physics?

    <p>Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the gravitational force acting on that mass.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the speed of an object determined?

    <p>Speed is determined by measuring the distance traveled over the time taken.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can an observer be at rest relative to one object and in motion relative to another?

    <p>An observer can be at rest relative to a stationary object, like a bench, while perceiving a moving object, like a bus, as being in motion. This illustrates the relativity of motion depending on the reference point.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Differentiate between translatory motion and rotatory motion.

    <p>Translatory motion involves every point of an object moving through the same distance in the same time frame, like a box being pushed. In contrast, rotatory motion occurs when an object rotates around a fixed axis, such as a spinning top.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary distinction between circular motion and rotational motion?

    <p>Circular motion occurs when an object moves along a circular path around a point outside it, while rotational motion involves movement around an axis that lies within the object itself. For example, satellites in circular motion around Earth contrast with the Earth's rotational motion on its axis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does oscillatory motion differ from vibratory motion?

    <p>Oscillatory motion refers to the to-and-fro movement of an object around a rest position, such as a pendulum, whereas vibratory motion involves parts of an object moving back and forth about a fixed point, like the strings of a guitar. Both represent periodic movements but differ in their reference points.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the term curvilinear motion with an example.

    <p>Curvilinear motion describes an object's movement along a curved path, such as a cyclist negotiating a turn on a road. This type of motion contrasts with linear motion, which takes place along a straight line.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What illustrates the concept of relative motion in everyday situations?

    <p>A person sitting in a parked car may perceive a passing car to be in motion, while the trees nearby seem stationary. This difference illustrates that motion is relative to the observer's position and speed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify a key characteristic of oscillatory motion.

    <p>A key characteristic of oscillatory motion is that it is periodic, meaning the motion repeats itself at regular intervals, such as a pendulum swinging back and forth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the described types of motion, what defines vibratory motion?

    <p>Vibratory motion is characterized by a part of an object moving to and fro about a fixed point while the rest remains stationary, like the motion of a guitar string when plucked.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of motion occurs when an object moves with a constant speed in a circular path?

    <p>Circular motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define oscillatory motion and provide an example.

    <p>Oscillatory motion is the back-and-forth movement around a mean position; an example is the motion of a swing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristics define non-uniform motion?

    <p>Non-uniform motion involves an object traveling unequal distances in equal intervals of time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does translatory motion differ from other types of motion?

    <p>Translatory motion occurs when every point of an object moves through the same distance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do we call a motion that does not repeat at regular intervals?

    <p>Non-periodic motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the concept of average speed and how it's calculated.

    <p>Average speed is calculated as total distance traveled divided by total time taken.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinction between mass and weight?

    <p>Mass is the amount of matter in a body, while weight is the force exerted due to gravity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe what is meant by vibratory motion.

    <p>Vibratory motion is where a part of a body remains fixed while the rest moves to and fro around that fixed position.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of motion does a ball rolling down a slope exhibit?

    <p>The ball exhibits both translatory and rotatory motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the speed of an object measured?

    <p>Speed is measured using a speedometer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of motion is described when the movement path is unpredictable?

    <p>Random motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define the term 'curvilinear motion' with an example.

    <p>Curvilinear motion refers to movement along a curved path; for example, a car taking a turn.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fundamental characteristic of rectilinear motion?

    <p>Rectilinear motion involves movement in a straight line.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of motion can be observed in a pendulum?

    <p>A pendulum exhibits periodic motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Rest and Motion

    • A body is at rest if its position doesn't change relative to its surroundings.
    • A body is in motion if its position changes relative to its surroundings.
    • Rest and motion are relative terms.
    • For example, a boy sitting on a bench in a bus stop sees the moving bus, but to the boy on the bus, the trees and the boy on the bench are moving.

    Types of Motion

    • Translatory motion: Every point on the moving body moves the same distance in the same time.
      • Rectilinear motion: Straight line movement.
      • Curvilinear motion: Movement along a curved path.
    • Rotatory motion: Movement around a fixed axis.
    • Circular motion: Movement along a circular path.
    • Oscillatory motion: To and fro movement from a rest position.
    • Vibratory motion: To and fro movement of a part of a body, while the rest is fixed.
    • Periodic motion: Movement repeated after a regular time interval.
    • Non-periodic motion: Movement that doesn´t repeat after a regular time interval.
    • Random motion: Movement in no specific direction.

    Speed

    • Speed is the rate at which an object moves.
    • A speedometer measures speed.
    • An odometer measures distance.
    • Speed = Distance / Time

    Uniform and Non-uniform Motion

    • Uniform motion: Equal distances are traveled in equal time intervals.
    • Non-uniform motion: Unequal distances are traveled in equal time intervals.

    Mass and Weight

    • Mass: The amount of matter in a body. Measured by a beam balance. Unit: kilogram (kg).
    • Weight: The force exerted on a body due to gravity. Measured by a spring balance. Unit: Newton (N).

    Mixed Motion

    • The Earth has rotatory motion (spinning on its axis) and curvilinear/circular motion (orbiting the Sun).
    • A ball rolling on the ground has rotatory motion (spinning) and translatory motion (moving across the ground).

    Average Speed

    • Average speed = Total distance traveled / Total time

    Rest and Motion

    • A body is at rest if it does not change its position with respect to its surroundings.
    • A body is in motion if it changes position with respect to its surroundings.
    • Rest and motion are relative terms.

    Types of Motion

    • Translatory Motion: Every point on the moving body moves the same distance in the same time interval.
      • Rectilinear Motion: Motion along a straight line.
      • Curvilinear Motion: Motion along a curved path.
    • Rotatory Motion: A body moves about a fixed axis.
    • Circular Motion: A body moves along a circular path.
      • The axis of rotation in rotatory motion passes through a point in the body.
      • The axis of rotation in circular motion passes through a point outside the body.
    • Oscillatory Motion: To and fro motion of a body from its rest position.
    • Vibratory Motion: To and fro motion of a part of a body, where the rest of the body is fixed.
    • Periodic Motion: Motion that repeats after a regular interval of time.
    • Non-Periodic Motion: Motion that does not repeat after a regular interval of time.
    • Random Motion: Motion without a specific path, with continuously changing speed and direction.

    Speed

    • Speed is how fast an object travels.
    • Uniform Motion: A body travels equal distances in equal intervals of time.
    • Non-Uniform Motion: A body travels unequal distances in equal intervals of time.
    • Average Speed: Total distance travelled divided by total time taken.
    • Speed is measured using a speedometer.

    Distance

    • Distance covered equals speed multiplied by time.
    • Key Facts about Distance and Speed:
      • For the same distance, less travel time means higher speed.
      • For the same time interval, greater travelled distance means higher speed.

    Time

    • The basic unit of time is the second (s).

    Units

    • Basic unit of speed is meters per second (m/s).

    Mass and Weight

    • Mass: The amount of matter contained in a body. Measured with a beam balance. S.I. unit is kilogram (kg).
    • Weight: The force exerted on a body due to gravity. Measured with a spring balance. S.I unit is Newton (N).
    • Weight always acts downwards.

    Mixed Motion

    • The Earth has rotatory motion (around itself) and curvilinear motion (around the Sun).
    • A ball rolling on the ground has rotatory motion and translatory motion.

    ### Rest and Motion

    • Motion is the change in position of an object with time.
    • Rest and motion are relative terms.
    • A body at rest remains at rest and a body in motion remains in motion unless acted upon by a force.
    • Motion is classified into different types based on the path and pattern of movement.

    Types of Motion

    • Translatory motion: All points on the body move the same distance in the same time.
      • Rectilinear motion: Motion in a straight line.
      • Curvilinear motion: Motion along a curved path.
    • Rotatory motion: Motion around a fixed axis.
    • Circular motion: Motion along a circular path.
    • Oscillatory motion: To and fro motion from a rest position.
    • Vibratory motion: To and fro motion of a part of the body while the rest is fixed.
    • Periodic motion: Motion repeating after a regular time interval.
    • Non-periodic motion: Motion not repeating after a regular time interval.
    • Random motion: Motion with no specific path, speed or direction, constantly changing.

    Speed

    • Speed is the distance traveled per unit time.
    • Speed = Distance / Time
    • Uniform motion: Constant speed throughout the journey.
    • Non-uniform motion: Varying speed throughout the journey.
    • Speedometer measures the speed of a vehicle.
    • Odometer measures the distance traveled by a vehicle.

    Units of Measurement

    • Time is measured in seconds (s).
    • Speed is measured in meters per second (m/s).

    Mass and Weight

    • Mass is the amount of matter in a body.
    • Weight is the force of gravity acting on a body.
    • Mass is measured using a beam balance (kilograms).
    • Weight is measured using a spring balance (newtons).
    • Weight always acts downwards.

    Examples of Mixed Motion

    • The Earth rotates on its axis (rotatory) and revolves around the sun (circular/curvilinear, periodic).
    • A ball rolling on the ground has both rotatory and translatory motion.

    Uniform and Non-uniform Motion

    • Uniform motion: Equal distances covered in equal time intervals.
    • Non-uniform motion: Unequal distances covered in equal time intervals.

    Average Speed

    • Average speed = Total distance / Total time

    Rest and Motion

    • Rest and motion are relative terms.
    • An object can be in motion relative to one object and at rest relative to another.
    • Motion is the change in position of an object over time.
    • Rest describes a state of no change in position.

    Types of Motion

    • Translatory Motion is the movement of an object where every point on it moves the same distance in the same time.
      • Rectilinear Motion: motion in a straight line
      • **Curvilinear Motion:**motion in a curved path
    • Rotatory Motion: Rotation around a fixed internal axis ( spinning top, merry-go-round)
    • Circular Motion: Rotation around a fixed external axis (satellite around the Earth)
    • Oscillatory Motion: To-and-fro motion around a fixed point (pendulum)
    • Vibratory Motion: To-and-fro motion of a part of a body, while the rest remains fixed (tabla membrane)
    • Periodic Motion: Motion that repeats after a regular interval
    • Non-periodic Motion: Motion that does not repeat at regular intervals
    • Random Motion: Motion without a specific path, with continuously changing speed and direction (molecules of a gas)

    Speed

    • Speed describes how fast an object is moving
    • Speed is calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time taken.
    • Uniform Motion: Constant speed throughout a journey
    • Non-uniform Motion: Speed varies during the journey.
    • Speed is measured by a speedometer
    • Distance is measured by an odometer

    Units

    • Second (s) is the basic unit of time.
    • Meter per second (m/s) is the basic unit of speed.

    Mass and Weight

    • Mass: Quantity of matter contained in a body.
    • Weight: Force exerted on a body due to gravity
    • Mass is measured by a beam balance
    • Weight is measured by a spring balance
    • The SI unit of mass is the kilogram (kg)
    • The SI unit of weight is the Newton (N)
    • Weight acts vertically downwards.

    Mixed Motion

    • The Earth rotates on its axis (rotatory motion) while revolving around the Sun (circular motion) – Both motions are periodic.
    • A rolling ball simultaneously rotates and translates.

    Uniform and Non-uniform Motion

    • Uniform Motion: An object covers equal distances in equal intervals of time.
    • Non-uniform motion: An object covers unequal distances in equal intervals of time.

    Average Speed

    • Average speed is calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time taken.
    • Average speed = total distance traveled / total time

    Rest and Motion

    • Rest and motion are relative terms, meaning an object can be at rest relative to one object and in motion relative to another
    • A stationary object does not change position relative to its surroundings
    • A moving object changes its position relative to its surroundings

    Types of Motion

    • Translatory Motion: Every point on the object moves the same distance in the same time interval; examples include a box being pushed across a room
      • Rectilinear/Linear Motion: The object moves in a straight line, such as a car on a straight road
      • Curvilinear Motion: The object moves along a curved path, such as a cyclist taking a turn
    • Rotatory Motion: An object spins around a fixed axis, such as a spinning top, a merry-go-round
    • Circular Motion: An object moves along a circular path, such as a satellite orbiting Earth
    • Oscillatory Motion: An object moves back and forth from its rest position, such as a pendulum swinging
    • Vibratory Motion: A to-and-fro motion of a part of an object keeping its other parts fixed, such as the vibration of a tabla membrane
    • Periodic Motion: A motion that repeats after a fixed time interval, such as the pendulum of a clock swinging
    • Non-Periodic Motion: A motion that does not repeat itself at regular intervals, such as a footballer running on a field
    • Random Motion: An object moves in no specific direction, like the motion of gas molecules

    Speed and Its Measurement

    • Speed is the rate at which an object covers distance
    • Speed = Total distance covered / Total time taken
    • Uniform motion: The object travels equal distances in equal time intervals (constant speed)
    • Non-uniform motion: The object travels unequal distances in equal time intervals (varying speed)
    • Speed is measured by a speedometer
    • Distance covered is measured by an odometer

    Units of Measurement

    • Time: The basic unit is the second (s).
    • Speed: The basic unit is meters per second (m/s).

    Mass and Weight

    • Mass: The amount of matter in a body, measured in kilograms (kg) using a beam balance
    • Weight: The force exerted on a body by gravity, measured in newtons (N) using a spring balance; its direction is always vertically downwards

    Mixed Motion

    • An object can exhibit multiple types of motion simultaneously
    • Earth's rotation and revolution: Rotates around its axis and revolves around the Sun
    • A rolling ball: Has both rotatory and translatory motion

    Average Speed

    • Calculated as the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken
    • Average speed = Total distance traveled / Total time

    Uniform and Non-Uniform Motion

    • Uniform motion: Equal distances are covered in equal time intervals, like a car traveling at constant speed on a straight road.
    • Non-uniform motion: Unequal distances are covered in equal time intervals, like a bicycle moving in a busy road.

    Motion and Rest

    • Rest and motion are relative terms.
    • Motion is the change in position of an object with respect to its surroundings over time.
    • A body at rest does not change position relative to its surroundings.

    Types of Motion

    • Translatory motion: Every point on the moving body moves the same distance in the same time.
      • Rectilinear or linear motion: Motion in a straight line.
      • Curvilinear motion: Motion along a curved path.
    • Rotatory motion: A body moves around a fixed axis.
    • Circular motion: Motion along a curved path where the radius of the curve is constant.
    • Oscillatory motion: A body moves back and forth about a fixed position.
      • Vibratory motion: A part of the body moves back and forth about a fixed position.
    • Periodic motion: A motion that repeats itself at regular intervals.
    • Non-periodic motion: A motion that does not repeat itself at regular intervals.
    • Random motion: Motion that occurs in no specific direction with constantly changing speed and direction.
    • Mixed motion: A combination of two or more types of motion.
      • The Earth has both rotatory and circular motion.
      • A rolling ball has both rotatory and translatory motion.

    Describing Motion

    • Uniform motion: A body travels equal distances in equal intervals of time, at a constant speed.
    • Non-uniform motion: A body travels unequal distances in equal intervals of time, with varying speed.
    • Speed: Measures how fast an object moves.
    • Average speed: The total distance traveled divided by the total time taken.
    • Distance: The total length of the path traveled by an object.
    • Units:
      • Time: seconds (s)
      • Speed: meters per second (m/s)
      • Distance: meters (m)
    • Weight: The force exerted on an object due to gravity.
      • Measured in newtons (N)
    • Mass: The amount of matter in an object.
      • Measured in kilograms (kg)
    • Mass vs. Weight:
      • Mass: Quantity of matter.
      • Weight: Force due to gravity.

    Motion and Rest

    • An object is at rest if it does not change its position in relation to its surroundings.
    • An object is in motion if it changes its position in relation to its surroundings.
    • Motion and rest are relative concepts.

    Types of Motion

    • Translatory Motion: All parts of the object move the same distance in the same time.
      • Rectilinear motion: Motion in a straight line.
      • Curvilinear motion: Motion along a curved path.
    • Rotatory Motion: Motion around a fixed axis.
    • Circular Motion: Motion along a circular path.
    • Oscillatory Motion: To and fro motion around a fixed position (like a pendulum).
    • Vibratory Motion: To and fro motion of a part of the body, while another part remains fixed, often with changes in shape or size.
    • Periodic Motion: Motion that repeats at regular intervals.
    • Non-periodic Motion: Motion that does not repeat at regular intervals.
    • Random Motion Motion with no specific direction, speed, or path.

    Speed

    • Speed: Measurement of how fast something is moving.
      • Speed = Distance / Time
    • Uniform Motion: Constant speed over a journey.
    • Non-uniform Motion: Speed changes during a journey.
    • Units:
      • Time: seconds (s)
      • Speed: meters per second (m/s).

    Mass and Weight

    • Mass: The amount of matter in an object.
    • Weight: The force of gravity acting on an object.
    • Units:
      • Mass: kilograms (kg)
      • Weight: newtons (N)

    Mixed Motion

    • Earth exhibits rotatory motion (spinning on its axis) and circular motion (orbiting the Sun).
    • A rolling ball on the ground exhibits rotatory and translatory motion.

    Average Speed

    • Average speed: Total distance travelled divided by total time taken.

    Uniform vs. Non-uniform Motion

    • Uniform motion: Equal distances are covered in equal intervals of time.
    • Non-uniform motion: Unequal distances are covered in equal intervals of time.

    Rest and Motion

    • Rest and motion are relative terms, meaning they depend on the frame of reference.
    • An object can be in motion relative to one object, while at rest relative to another.
    • Example: A person sitting on a bus sees the trees outside as stationary but the bus is moving, while a person inside the bus sees the trees moving in the opposite direction and the bus is stationary.

    Types of Motion

    • Translatory motion: Every point on the moving body moves the same distance in the same time.
      • Rectilinear motion: Movement in a straight line.
      • Curvilinear motion: Movement along a curved path.
    • Rotatory motion: Movement around a fixed axis.
    • Circular motion: Movement along a circular path.
    • Oscillatory motion: To and fro motion of a body from its rest position.
    • Vibratory motion: To and fro motion of a part of the body with the rest part fixed.
    • Periodic motion: Motion that repeats after a regular interval of time.
    • Non-periodic motion: Motion that does not repeat after a regular interval of time.
    • Random motion: Motion with no specific path, constantly changing speed and direction.

    Examples of Combined Motions

    • Earth's motion: Rotates on its axis (rotatory motion) and revolves around the sun (circular motion).
    • Rolling ball: Combines rotatory and translatory motion.

    Speed

    • Speed: The rate of change of distance traveled by an object.
    • Uniform motion: Constant speed throughout the journey.
    • Non-uniform motion: Speed varies during the journey.
    • Speedometer: Measures speed.
    • Odometer: Measures distance traveled.
    • Calculating distance: Distance = Speed × Time

    Units

    • Time: Second (s)
    • Speed: Meter per second (m/s)

    Mass & Weight

    • Mass: Amount of matter in a body. Measured by a beam balance. Unit: kilogram (kg).
    • Weight: Force exerted on a body due to gravity. Measured by a spring balance. Unit: newton (N).
    • Weight's direction: Always vertically downwards.

    Average Speed

    • Calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time taken.
    • Average speed = total distance travelled /total time

    Uniform & Non-Uniform Motion

    • Uniform motion: Equal distances covered in equal intervals of time.
    • Non-uniform motion: Unequal distances covered in equal intervals of time.

    Rest and Motion

    • Rest and motion are relative terms, meaning an object can be in motion relative to one object but at rest relative to another.
    • Example: A boy sitting on a bench sees a moving bus, for him the bus is in motion but the trees are at rest.

    Types of Motion

    • Translatory Motion: Every point on the moving body moves the same distance in the same time.
      • Rectilinear or Linear Motion: Motion along a straight line (e.g., a car on a straight road).
      • Curvilinear Motion: Motion along a curved path (e.g., a cycle taking a turn).
    • Rotatory Motion: A body moves about a fixed axis (e.g., a spinning top).
    • Circular Motion: A body moves along a circular path (e.g., a satellite around Earth).
    • Oscillatory Motion: To and fro motion about a fixed point (e.g., a pendulum).
    • Vibratory Motion: To and fro motion of a part of a body while the rest is fixed (e.g., a tabla membrane).
    • Periodic Motion: Repeats itself after a regular time interval (e.g., a pendulum clock).
    • Non-periodic Motion: Does not repeat itself regularly (e.g., a footballer running).
    • Random Motion: Unpredictable path, speed, and direction changes continuously (e.g., gas molecules).

    Motion Combinations:

    • An object can have multiple types of motion concurrently. For example:
      • The Earth has rotatory motion (spinning on its axis) and circular motion (revolving around the sun).
      • A ball rolling on the ground has translatory motion and rotatory motion.

    Uniform and Non-uniform Motion

    • Uniform Motion: Equal distances covered in equal time intervals (e.g., a car traveling at constant speed).
    • Non-uniform Motion: Unequal distances covered in equal time intervals (e.g., a bicycle in traffic).

    Speed

    • Measures the rate of change of distance over time.
    • Formula: Speed = Total distance covered / Total time taken.
    • Measured by a speedometer.
    • Units: Metre per second (m/s).

    Distance

    • Formula: Distance = Speed x Time.
    • Measured by an odometer.

    Mass vs Weight

    • Mass: Quantity of matter in a body.
      • Measured by a beam balance.
      • Unit: Kilogram (kg).
    • Weight: Force exerted on a body due to gravity.
      • Measured by a spring balance.
      • Unit: Newton (N).
      • Always acts vertically downwards.

    Average Speed

    • Total distance traveled divided by the total time taken.
    • Formula: Average speed = Total distance / Total time.

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