Translational motion is a type of motion in which all points of a body move uniformly in the same direction. In other words, it is the motion by which a body shifts from one point in space to another. Here are some key points about translational motion:
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In translational motion of a rigid body, every point in it has the same velocity and describes a path of the same shape, there being merely a displacement.
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A body is said to be under perfect translational motion when all the particles in the object move parallel.
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Translational motion can be classified as rectilinear motion or curvilinear motion based on the movement of the object.
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An example of translational motion is the motion of a bullet fired from a gun.
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Translational motion is different from rotational motion, which occurs when all points of a rigid body move in circular paths around a line called the axis of rotation.
In summary, translational motion is a type of motion in which all points of a body move uniformly in the same direction, and it can be classified as rectilinear or curvilinear motion. It is different from rotational motion, which occurs when all points of a rigid body move in circular paths around an axis of rotation.
