Tag: motion and reference point

The given statement is true that the motion of an ant on the floor along the edges is an example of translatory motion.

Smoke particles from the chimney have velocities in different direction and thus they exhibit random or irregular motion.

A flying insect is an example of random motion (irregular motion).

The rectilinear motion is a straight line motion or one dimensional motion.

A body is said to be in motion if it changes its position over time.

A body is said to be at rest if it remains in one position for a long time.

Motions of the propeller of a flying helicopter, the minute hand of watch and tape of cassette recorder are the example of rotatory motion.
Correct answer is option C.

Circular motion is the motion of an object that moves at a fixed distance from a fixed point. Here all objects rotate in circular motion.