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What are the four types of kinematics?

GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
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The four types of kinematic motion are: linear motion (movement in a straight line), rotational motion (spinning around an axis), projectile motion (curved path under gravity), and oscillatory motion (back-and-forth movement). Each type has specific equations and characteristics. For example, rotational kinematics uses angular displacement, angular velocity, and angular acceleration instead of their linear counterparts.

General · Class 12