Motion Concise Notes

  • Motion
    • change in position
    • with time
    • with respect ot a reference point (origin)
    • reference point may be stationary or in motion (Observer)
  • Explain
    • if earth is in motion
    • why the trees, poles etc. move backwards when observed from a moving bus.
  • Motion between two positions
    • Distance – Actual path
    • Displacement – shortest distance with direction
  • Linear motion involving multiple directions
  • Real life numerical
  • Translational Motion: along a straight or curved path
    • Rectilinear Motion – straight line path
    • Curvilinear Motion – curved path
  • Rotational Motion: spins or rotates around a fixed axis
  • Circular Motion: along a circular path
  • Periodic Motion: repeats at regular intervals
  • Oscillatory Motion: Repetitive back-and-forth motion around a central point, vibration
  • Random Motion: Unpredictable, erratic movement with no fixed pattern
  • Combination of one or more types of motion
  • Uniform motion
    • Equal distance
    • in equal interval of time
    • even for short time interval
  • Non-uniform motion
    • Inequal distance
    • in equal interval of time
  • Speed
    • How fast movement
  • Average speed
    • \(\frac{\text{Total Distance}}{\text{Total time taken}}\)