Types of movement (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Quizzes
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What is linear motion?
What is linear motion?
Movement in a straight line
Which example demonstrates linear motion?
Which example demonstrates linear motion?
A lift moving up and down in a building
What is reciprocating motion?
What is reciprocating motion?
Movement back and forth in straight line
Which example shows reciprocating motion?
Which example shows reciprocating motion?
A car engine piston moving up and down
What is the key difference between reciprocating and oscillating motion?
What is the key difference between reciprocating and oscillating motion?
Reciprocating is straight line, oscillating is curved arc
What is rotary motion?
What is rotary motion?
Spinning around a central point or axis
Which example demonstrates rotary motion?
Which example demonstrates rotary motion?
A drill bit spinning to create holes
Why is rotary motion highly efficient?
Why is rotary motion highly efficient?
Provides continuous movement without changing direction
Which example shows oscillating motion?
Which example shows oscillating motion?
A clock pendulum swinging to keep time
What type of motion does a sewing machine needle demonstrate?
What type of motion does a sewing machine needle demonstrate?
Reciprocating motion
When a human uses a hand saw to cut wood, which type of motion is this?
When a human uses a hand saw to cut wood, which type of motion is this?
Reciprocating motion