JAMB Physics 1980 Question 12

Question 12

Motion

The motion of the moving skin of a talking drum can rightly be described as

  1. A.translational
  2. B.random
  3. C.rotational
  4. D.oscillatory
  5. E.transitory
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (oscillatory)

Explanation

The drum skin moves to and fro about its rest position, which is oscillatory (vibratory) motion.