Linear Motion
Linear motion is motion in a straight line. It is the most basic of all motions. Uninterrupted objects will continue to move in a straight line indefinitely. Under every day circumstances gravity and friction conspire to bring objects to rest.
Linear motion is measured in two parts. Speed, and direction. Together these make up the velocity.
Linear motion, is not often used as a starting point for mechanisms. Click on the links below to find how to convert linear motion to other motion types.
ConversionsLinear motion to: |
Transformations |
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| Reciprocating Motion | Increase / Decrease | |||
| Rotary Motion | Rack and Pinion | Reflect | Pulley Lever |
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| Oscillation | Rotate | Bell Crank | ||
| Intermittent Motion | ||||
| Irregular Motion |
Comments
Can you give me 10 examples of objects that use linear motion. PLEASE!!! I have already got a car, apple falling from a tree, lift/elevator and a toy train, can you give me something else. It has to have some mechanisms in it. Can you help as soon as possible
robives
The rack in a rack an pinion.
The piston in an engine.
Paper in a printer.
Electric windows in a car
Space ship
Bucket in a well
Camera lens being focused.
Toast popping
Ship at sea
Flag going up a pole
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i need 2 more please !!!!
Oh good grief! Okay - hand going up in class, train on track, duck floating down river, elephant falling from tree. - RI
Smelter
Please Sir, Please Sir.
Coffee plunger in a cafetiere
Moving fader (audio mixer/recorder/player).
Trombone.
Recipricating saw.
Pulling on a rope or chain.
Liquid in a pipe.
Plug into socket.
Sliding doors.
Well done Smelter, that's very good. You may visit the head teacher for a good work sticker. - RI
hockey puck slapshot
uphill driving car
bullet going on a straight direction
skiing
elevator
dart pin moving straight to the dart board
what are the quantities in linear motion.please i need then now
Speed and direction, ie, velocity - RI