Page 2 - Lesson notes-Motion and speed
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Types of Motion
Ø Linear Motion: Movement along a straight path.
Example: A car moving on a straight road.
Ø Circular Motion: Movement along a circular path.
Example: Hands of a clock or blades of a fan.
Ø Periodic Motion: Motion repeated at regular intervals.
Example: A swinging pendulum.
Graphical Representation of Motion
Did You Know?
Ø The cheetah is the fastest land animal, reaching speeds up to 120 km/h.
Ø The speed of sound in air is about 343 m/s.
Ø An airplane cruises at about 900 km/h.
