Which of the following is an example of rectilinear motion?
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General Science - Physics (Basics)
Which of the following is an example of rectilinear motion?
ASwinging of a pendulum
BMotion of a train on straight rails
CRotation of the Earth on its axis
DBrownian motion of particles
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Understand rectilinear motion
Rectilinear motion is motion along a straight line.
Step 2: Analyze each option
Motion of a train on straight rails follows a straight path. Swinging of a pendulum is oscillatory motion. Rotation of the Earth is circular motion. Brownian motion is random motion without a definite path.
Final Answer:
Motion of a train on straight rails → Option B
Quick Check:
Rectilinear motion = train on straight rails ✅
Quick Trick:Straight line path like train tracks = rectilinear motion.
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
Confusing oscillatory, circular, or random motion with rectilinear.
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