What type of motion is this?

In summary, linear motion is when an object moves along a straight path while circular motion is when an object moves along a circular path. The type of motion of an object can be determined by observing its movement and identifying whether it is moving in a straight line or along a curved path. An object can have multiple types of motion at the same time, such as a car moving along a curved road having both linear and circular motion. Projectile motion is a type of motion in which an object is thrown or launched into the air and moves in a curved path under the influence of gravity. The force applied to an object can change its type of motion, for example, if a force is applied in a straight line, it can change from circular to linear
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What type of motion is experienced by an object moving down an inclined plane?
uniform motion, uniform acceleration, or nonuniform acceleration?

its a curve on the postion-time graph and a straight line on the velocity-time graph.

i know its definitely not uniform motion..is it uniform acceleration?
 
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Yes it is.
 
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If it is a straight line on the v-t graph, what can you deduce about its acceleration, using the definition of acceleration?
 

1. What is the difference between linear and circular motion?

Linear motion is when an object moves along a straight path, while circular motion is when an object moves along a circular path.

2. How do you determine the type of motion of an object?

The type of motion of an object can be determined by observing its movement and identifying whether it is moving in a straight line or along a curved path.

3. Can an object have more than one type of motion?

Yes, an object can have multiple types of motion at the same time. For example, a car moving along a curved road has both linear and circular motion.

4. What is projectile motion?

Projectile motion is a type of motion in which an object is thrown or launched into the air and moves in a curved path under the influence of gravity.

5. How does the force applied to an object affect its type of motion?

The force applied to an object can change its type of motion. For example, if a force is applied to an object in a straight line, it may change from circular to linear motion.

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