Types of Motion Quiz - CBSE Class 6 Science

Free practice quiz: Types of Motion (CBSE Class 6 Science). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 6 Science practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on Types of Motion, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is motion?

   1. A change in position
   2. A state of rest
   3. A fixed position
   4. A type of force
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   Answer: A. A change in position

   Motion is defined as a change in position of an object with respect to its surroundings. This means that if an object's position changes, it is said to be in motion.

2. What is the correct definition of uniform motion?

   1. Motion with constant speed
   2. Motion that is accelerating
   3. Motion that is varying
   4. Motion with increasing speed
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   Answer: A. Motion with constant speed

   Uniform motion is when an object covers equal distances in equal intervals of time, meaning its speed remains constant.

3. Which of the following is NOT a type of motion?

   1. Linear motion
   2. Circular motion
   3. Vibrational motion
   4. Frictional motion
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   Answer: D. Frictional motion

   Frictional motion is not classified as a type of motion; rather, it is a force that opposes motion. The recognized types include linear, circular, and vibrational motion.

4. Which type of motion is characterized by repetitive back and forth movements?

   1. Rotational motion
   2. Linear motion
   3. Oscillatory motion
   4. Translational motion
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   Answer: C. Oscillatory motion

   Oscillatory motion involves repetitive movements like swinging or vibrating, moving back and forth around a central position.

5. How can we define the term 'velocity' in science?

   1. Speed with direction
   2. Change in speed
   3. Total distance traveled
   4. Constant speed
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   Answer: A. Speed with direction

   Velocity is defined as the speed of an object in a certain direction, differing from speed which does not account for direction.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which of the following is an example of motion?
2. What type of motion does a pendulum exhibit?
3. Which object has translational motion?
4. In which scenario are we likely to observe non-uniform motion?
5. If a car travels 60 km in 1 hour, what is the speed of the car?
6. What does it mean when we say an object is in circular motion?
7. In physics, what causes the motion of an object?
8. If a ball rolls up a slope and comes to a stop before rolling back down, what type of motion is this an example of?
9. A vehicle is said to be in uniform circular motion if:
10. If a person runs a 100 meters in 10 seconds, what is their average speed?
11. Which statement about projectile motion is true?
12. A child swings on a swing. What type of motion does this represent?
13. What will happen to an object in motion if no net forces act on it?
14. If an object travels in a circular path, what is true about its acceleration?
15. An airplane flying at a constant speed of 250 km/h is said to be in:

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