Linear and Rotary Motion

Linear Motion

system moves in a line path

Rectilinear

straight line path e.g. drop ball

Curvilinear

curved line path e.g. discus flight

Rotary Motion

rotates due to a fixed point

Fixed Point

axis of rotation

Radius of Rotation

distance from any point to axis

see page 27 Figure B.4 b 

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