Motion (Chapter 7)

Introduction to Motion

• Definition: Motion means movement; e.g., moving from one point to another.
• Motion: Movement (simple explanation).

Types of Motion

Linear Motion

• Definition: Motion in a straight line.
• Example: Moving in a straight path continuously.

Circular Motion

• Definition: Object moving in a circular path.
• Example: Clock hands, satellite orbiting a planet.

Oscillatory Motion

• Definition: To and fro motion from a mean position.
• Example: Pendulum, oscillating stone tied to a string.

Rotatory Motion

• Definition: Object rotates around a fixed axis without changing its position.
• Example: A top, Earth rotating on its axis.

Translatory Motion

• Definition: Movement from one point in space to another.
• Example: Train on tracks, roller coaster.

Uniform and Non-Uniform Motion

Uniform Motion

• Definition: Object covers equal distances in equal time intervals.
• Example: Moving 30 km every hour consistently.

Non-Uniform Motion

• Definition: Object covers unequal distances in equal time intervals or vice versa.
• Example: Moving varying distances each hour.

Distance and Displacement

Distance

• Definition: Total length of path traveled; no direction.

Displacement

• Definition: Shortest distance between initial and final position; includes direction.

Speed and Velocity

Speed

• Definition: Total distance traveled per unit time.
• Formula: Speed = Distance / Time.

Velocity

• Definition: Speed with a specific direction; a vector quantity.
• Formula: Velocity = Distance traveled in given direction / Time.

Acceleration

• Definition: Rate of change of velocity over time.
• Formula: Acceleration = (Final velocity - Initial velocity) / Time.

Graphical Representation of Motion

Distance-Time Graph

• Usage: Displays change in object's position over time.
• Types:
  • Stationary Object: Straight horizontal line.
  • Uniform Motion: Straight line with positive slope.
  • Non-Uniform Motion: Curved line.

Velocity-Time Graph

• Usage: Depicts variation in velocity over time.
• Types:
  • Constant Velocity: Horizontal line.
  • Uniform Acceleration: Straight line with positive slope.
  • Non-Uniform Acceleration: Curved line.
  • Retardation: Downward sloping line.

Uniform Circular Motion

• Definition: Object moving in a circular path with constant speed.
• Examples: Moon around Earth, cyclist on a circular track.
• Calculation of Speed: Use the distance traveled in one revolution (circumference) divided by time.

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