Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Types of motions
Oscillating motion is movement backwards and forwards in a circular arc. E.g. playground swings (photo) and clock pendulums.
When something moves in a circle it is called rotary motion.
Reciprocating motion is a backwards and forwards movement in a straight line. Sewing machine needles work with this type of motion.
Linear motion is movement in a straight line. An example of linear motion is the cutting arm of a paper guillotine as it travels from one side of the machine to the other.
Oscillating motion is movement backwards and forwards in a circular arc. E.g. playground swings (photo) and clock pendulums.
When something moves in a circle it is called rotary motion.
Reciprocating motion is a backwards and forwards movement in a straight line. Sewing machine needles work with this type of motion.
Linear motion is movement in a straight line. An example of linear motion is the cutting arm of a paper guillotine as it travels from one side of the machine to the other.
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