Translation versus rotation

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Question

   In pure translation, all particles share the same

   Choices

   1. Velocity
   2. Radius
   3. Angle

   Correct choice

   Velocity

2. Question

   In rotation about a fixed axis they share the same

   Choices

   1. Linear velocity
   2. Angular velocity
   3. Path

   Correct choice

   Angular velocity

3. Question

   A body fixed along a line can have

   Choices

   1. Only translation
   2. Neither
   3. Only rotation

   Correct choice

   Only rotation

4. Question

   A free rigid body can have

   Choices

   1. Both, combined
   2. Only rotation
   3. Only translation

   Correct choice

   Both, combined

Instructions

Tap the chip that answers each prompt.

Explanation