JAMB Physics 2006 Question 13

Question 13

Motion

The motion of smoke particles from a chimney is typical of

  1. A.oscillatory motion.
  2. B.rotational motion.
  3. C.circular motion.
  4. D.random motion.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (random motion.)

Explanation

Smoke particles are knocked about irregularly by air molecules, so they move in no fixed direction: random motion.