1. Types of Motion

2. Motion Motion describes how objects move or change position
There are four different types of motion: rotary, linear, reciprocating, and oscillating

3. Rotary Motion
Rotary motion means turning around an axis or centre point
The most common form of rotary motion would be the wheel
Other examples include gears, pulleys,
Can you think of any others?

12. Linear Motion
Linear motion means movement in a single direction at one time such as up or down
Some examples of linear motion include forklifts and bulldozers
Can you think of any others?

17. Reciprocating Motion
Reciprocating Motion refers to continuous, alternating, back and forth or up and down movement
An example of reciprocating motion is a jackhammer
Can you think of any others?

22. Oscillating Motion
Oscillating motion refers to moving back and forth like a pendulum (a swinging motion)
An example of oscillating motion is the bucket on a backhoe. It swings back and forth while working
A backhoe is also an example of linear motion because it moves up and down
Can you think of any more examples?