MCQ
What kind of motion is rectilinear motion?
  • One dimensional
  • B
    Two dimensional
  • C
    Three dimensional
  • D
    Zero dimensional

Answer

Correct option: A.
One dimensional
Rectilinear motion happens along a straight line.
A straight line is one dimensional.
Hence, rectilinear motion is one dimensional.

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