Multiple choice

Which of the following examples is related to rectilinear motion?

  1. Movement of Earth around the sun

  2. Simple pendulum

  3. Motion of the hands of a clock

  4. A car moving on a straight road

  5. The needle in a sewing machine
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A moving car which moves straight on the road displays rectilinear motion.

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