Types of Motion

Motion

• Motion describes how objects move or change position

• There are four different types of motion: rotary, linear, reciprocating, and oscillating

Rotary Motion

• Rotary motion means turning around an axis or centre point

• The most common form of rotary motion would be the wheel

• Other examples include gears, pulleys,

• Can you think of any others?

Linear Motion

• Linear motion means movement in a single direction at one time such as up or down

• Some examples of linear motion include forklifts and bulldozers

• Can you think of any others?

Reciprocating Motion

• Reciprocating Motion refers to continuous, alternating, back and forth or up and down movement

• An example of reciprocating motion is a jackhammer

• Can you think of any others?

Oscillating Motion

• Oscillating motion refers to moving back and forth like a pendulum (a swinging motion)

• An example of oscillating motion is the bucket on a backhoe. It swings back and forth while working

• A backhoe is also an example of linear motion because it moves up and down

• Can you think of any more examples?