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PHY 101 Last Min Prep Objective Question

Question

The motion of a rigid body consist of
Options
A Rotational motion only
B Translational motion
C Oscillatory motion
D Translational and Rotational motion
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A rigid body can undergo translational motion (all points move with the same velocity) and rotational motion (points rotate about an axis). Its general motion is a combination of both.

Hint

Think of a rolling ball: it translates and rotates.

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