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MOTION
CONTENT
- Definition of Motion
- Types of Motion
- Causes and Effects of Motion
Definition of Motion
Motion by definition is a change in the position of a body with time with respect to a reference point. Motion exists in various forms and occurs in all the three states of matter (solids, liquids and gases). These various forms are; random, translational, rotational and oscillatory motion.
Some examples of motion are;
- The movement of the earth round the sun
- The rotation of the earth about its axis
- An aeroplane flying in the sky
- A boy walking or running
Types of Motion
A. Random motion
Random motion is the movement of a body in a zigzag or disorderly manner with no specific direction as shown in the diagram below. Some examples of this kind of motion are; the motion of dust particles in the air, the motion of smoke particles, the motion of butterfly, etc.
Random Motion
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