Types of Motion (Linear, Angular, General) – MCQs

1. Linear motion is also called:

(A) Translatory motion

(B) Rotatory motion

(D) Angular motion

2. When all parts of a body move the same distance in the same direction, it is:

(A) Linear motion

(B) Angular motion

(D) Vibratory motion

3. Motion along a straight line is:

(A) Rectilinear motion

(B) Curvilinear motion

(D) Angular motion

4. Motion along a curved path is:

(A) Curvilinear motion

(B) Rectilinear motion

(D) Oscillatory motion

5. Angular motion occurs when:

(A) A body moves around a fixed axis

(B) A body moves in a straight line

(D) No external force acts

6. The elbow joint during flexion shows:

(A) Angular motion

(B) Linear motion

(D) Vibratory motion

7. A ball rolling on the ground shows:

(A) General motion

(B) Linear motion

(D) Oscillatory motion

8. General motion is a combination of:

(A) Linear and angular motion

(B) Static and dynamic motion

(D) Circular and oscillatory motion

9. The walking of a human is best described as:

(A) General motion

(B) Linear motion

(D) Vibratory motion

10. A car moving in a straight line at constant speed shows:

(A) Linear motion

(B) Angular motion

(D) Oscillatory motion

11. The swinging of a pendulum is:

(A) Oscillatory motion

(B) Linear motion

(D) Angular motion

12. A spinning wheel represents:

(A) Angular motion

(B) Linear motion

(D) Random motion

13. The center of gravity follows a:

(A) Linear path in general motion

(B) Angular path

(D) Circular path only

14. A cyclist moving forward with rotating wheels shows:

(A) General motion

(B) Linear motion

(D) Vibratory motion

15. Running on a straight track is an example of:

(A) Linear motion

(B) Angular motion

(D) Oscillatory motion

16. The Earth rotating around its axis is:

(A) Angular motion

(B) Linear motion

(D) Random motion

17. The Earth revolving around the sun is:

(A) Curvilinear motion

(B) Rectilinear motion

(D) Vibratory motion

18. General motion in biomechanics often occurs in:

(A) Walking, running, swimming

(B) Static posture

(D) Ligament strain

19. Angular motion always occurs about:

(A) An axis of rotation

(B) A straight line

(D) A vibration point

20. A cricket ball thrown in air follows:

(A) Curvilinear motion

(B) Rectilinear motion

(D) Angular motion

21. Flexion and extension at joints are examples of:

(A) Angular motion

(B) Linear motion

(D) General motion

22. A car tire rotates about its axis showing:

(A) Angular motion

(B) Linear motion

(D) Oscillatory motion

23. The combined action of cycling (forward movement + wheel rotation) is:

(A) General motion

(B) Linear motion

(D) Oscillatory motion

24. Translation occurs in:

(A) Linear motion

(B) Angular motion

(D) Oscillatory motion

25. Rotation occurs in:

(A) Angular motion

(B) Linear motion

(D) Oscillatory motion

26. In general motion, the orientation of a body changes due to:

(A) Angular motion

(B) Linear displacement

(D) Rectilinear shift

27. In general motion, the location of a body changes due to:

(A) Linear motion

(B) Angular motion

(D) Vibratory motion

28. Which of the following is purely linear?

(A) Elevator moving up

(B) Flexion of elbow

(D) Cycling

29. Which of the following is purely angular?

(A) Rotation of a ceiling fan

(B) Walking

(D) Swimming

30. A gymnast performing a floor routine involves mostly:

(A) General motion

(B) Linear motion

(D) Oscillatory motion

31. In rectilinear motion, all body parts move:

(A) Same distance, direction, and straight line

(B) Different distances

(D) With oscillation

32. An example of curvilinear motion is:

(A) Javelin throw trajectory

(B) Elbow flexion

(D) Running straight

33. When a person bends the knee joint, it shows:

(A) Angular motion

(B) Linear motion

(D) Oscillatory motion

34. The motion of the center of gravity while running is:

(A) Linear

(B) Angular

(D) Static

35. The arms swinging while walking represent:

(A) Angular motion

(B) Linear motion

(D) General motion

36. The forward displacement of the body while walking is:

(A) Linear motion

(B) Angular motion

(D) Random motion

37. The propeller of a ship rotates in:

(A) Angular motion

(B) Linear motion

(D) Vibratory motion

38. Swimming involves:

(A) General motion

(B) Linear motion

(D) Oscillatory motion

39. A diver’s body rotating in air shows:

(A) Angular motion

(B) Linear motion

(D) General motion

40. A train moving on a straight track shows:

(A) Rectilinear motion

(B) Angular motion

(D) Vibratory motion

41. A pendulum moving side to side is:

(A) Oscillatory motion

(B) Angular motion

(D) General motion

42. In biomechanics, general motion is the most common because:

(A) Human movement combines linear and angular motion

(B) Purely linear motion dominates

(D) Oscillations are frequent

43. Motion of wheels + forward motion of vehicle is:

(A) General motion

(B) Linear motion

(D) Oscillatory motion

44. The path of a thrown stone is an example of:

(A) Curvilinear motion

(B) Angular motion

(D) Rectilinear motion

45. The motion of typing fingers is:

(A) Angular motion

(B) Linear motion

(D) General motion

46. The linear motion in general motion is primarily due to:

(A) Translation of the body’s center of mass

(B) Pure rotation

(D) Isometric contraction

47. Throwing a discus involves:

(A) General motion

(B) Linear motion

(D) Oscillatory motion

48. A gymnast spinning on a high bar represents:

(A) Angular motion

(B) Linear motion

(D) Random motion

49. Sprinting down a straight 100m track is:

(A) Rectilinear motion

(B) Angular motion

(D) General motion

50. Jumping forward while swinging arms is:

(A) General motion

(B) Linear motion

(D) Oscillatory motion

Types of Motion (Linear, Angular, General) – MCQs

Types of Motion (Linear, Angular, General) – MCQs

1. Linear Motion (Translation) – MCQs

2. Angular Motion (Rotation) – MCQs

3. General Motion – MCQs

4. Comparisons and Applications – MCQs