Types of Motion

Types of Motion according to dimension:

1. One Dimensional Motion:
If only one out of three coordinates specifying the position of the object
changes with respect to time, then the motion is called one dimensional motion.
For instance, motion of a block in a straight line motion of a train along a
straight track a man walking on a level and narrow road and object falling
under gravity etc.

2. Two Dimensional Motion

If only two out of three coordinates specifying the position of the object
changes with respect to time, then the motion is called two dimensional
motions.
A circular motion is an instance of two dimensional motions.

3. Three Dimensional Motion

If all the three coordinates specifying the position of the object changes with
respect to time, then the motion is called three dimensional motion.A few
instances of three dimensions are flying bird, a flying kite, a flying airplane, the
random motion of gas molecule etc.

Equations of Uniformly Accelerated Motion

If a body starts with velocity (u) and after time t its velocity changes to v, if the
uniform acceleration is a and the distance travelled in time t in s, then the
following relations are obtained, which are called equations of uniformly
accelerated motion.
(i) v = u + at
1
(ii) (ii) s = ut + 2 at2
(iii) (iii) v2 = u2 + 2as
Motion under Gravity If an object is falling freely (u = 0) under gravity, then
equations of motion
(i) v = u + gt
1
(ii) (ii) h = ut + 2 gt2
(iii) V2 = u2 + 2gh
Types of Motion
Let us talk about the distinctive types of motions that may be seen in an object.
These are Linear, Rotary, Oscillating motion, and Periodic motion. Each of these
kinds is carried out with an exclusive mechanical means. Let us analyze more
about them in detail.

1) Linear Motion
In linear motion, the object moves from one position to another in either a curved
direction or a straight line. On the premise of the type of direction taken by an
object, linear motion is similarly categorized as:
 Rectilinear Motion - Here, the route taken by an object is a straight line.
 Curvilinear Motion - Here, the route taken by the object is curved.

One of the nice examples of linear motion is linear actuators in which you could
locate cars, cycles, trains, and different cars travelling in a single straight direction.
But it will not be referred to as a linear motion whilst the road or rail track is
flawlessly circular. You may even locate linear cylinders that display linear motion
in pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric options. A linear motion has loads of
importance in the field of manufacturing, automation, robotics, etc.

2) Rotational Motion
Rotational motion is a sort of motion in which the object moves in a circle. This
kind of motion happens whilst an object rotates at its own place or axis. The rotary
motion turned into the first kind of motion that was invented by scientists in
primitive times. Some of the examples that could assist you to understand the
rotational motion are:

 Earth rotating on its own axis about the sun is a nice instance of rotary
motion.
  Another instance is the motion of the wheels and steering wheel of the
automobile in the driving state. You will locate that each is rotating around
its own axis. The same thing goes with the engine of the automobile because
it additionally moves on its own location. Similar to linear cylinders, these
days rotary actuators are notably utilized in diverse industries. These
cylinders are available for pneumatic, electric, and hydraulic options.

3) Oscillatory Motion
This is the third kind of motion that is characterized by the motion of the item in
the form of front and back oscillation. In different words, an oscillatory motion is
described as the motion of an object around its mean position. If an object repeats
the cycle of its motion after a particular time period, then it far seems like an
oscillating motion.

One of the nice examples of oscillating motion is the pendulum of a clock. It

repeats its motion after a certain time frame. In an actual sense, the pendulum isn't
displaced from its role. It is stationary in a single position, but it shows motion.
Such a kind of recurring motion after a certain time period is known as an
oscillating motion.

In this sort of motion, the motion of the object is called oscillation. This is due to
the repeated nature of the motion that takes place after a fixed time period. A few
different illustrations of an oscillating motion are:

 When an infant oscillates backwards and forwards around its fixed position
at the swing.
 Table fan is some other instance of periodic motion.
 Both linear, in addition to a rotary actuator, have oscillating motion.
 Waves Sound waves are the result of the oscillation of particles.
 When the cords of the sitar or guitar are struck, then they move backwards
and forward approximately their mean position (i.e, oscillatory motion).
4) Periodic Motion
Periodic motion is a kind of motion that is repeated at the same time intervals. A
few examples of this motion are a bouncing ball, a rocking chair, a swing in
motion, a water wave, a vibrating tuning fork, etc. From the text on motion - types
of motion and definition, we understand that motion of an object is the change in
orientation/position of a body with respect to time and this change can be slow or
fast (speed).