Uniform Motion and Types of Motion

Uniform Motion (RP)

• Uniform motion (RP): Motion along a straight line at constant velocity
• Described by a straight-line graph of position versus time
• Velocity (v) is constant
• Displacement (s) is proportional to time (t)
• Equation: s = vt
• Graph of position (s) versus time (t) is a straight line with a slope equal to the velocity (v)
• If velocity (v) is positive, the object moves in the positive direction along the x-axis. If velocity (v) is negative, the object moves in the negative direction along the x-axis.
• A horizontal line on a position-time graph indicates constant velocity and zero acceleration

Types of Motion

• Rectilinear (along a straight line)
• Curvilinear (along a curved path)
• Rotational
• Oscillatory

Different Ways to Describe Motion

• Position (s)- the location of an object from a reference point.
• Velocity (v)- the rate of change of position regarding time; it is a vector quantity
• instantaneous velocity
• average velocity
• Acceleration (a)- rate of change of velocity with respect to time; it is a vector quantity.
• average acceleration
• instantaneous acceleration

This quiz covers the concepts of uniform motion, including the relationship between displacement, velocity, and time. Additionally, it explores different types of motion such as rectilinear, curvilinear, rotational, and oscillatory. Test your understanding of motion with this engaging quiz!