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Motion — Concept Maps

ICSE · Class 7 · Physics

4 concept maps of Motion for ICSE Class 7 Physics, each also written out as a text outline. Part of the ICSE Class 7 Physics syllabus.

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4 Concept Maps

Types of Motion Classification

Types of Motion Classification

The map in words

  • MOTION
    • Translatory Motion
      • Rectilinear
        • Falling ball
        • Car on straight road
      • Curvilinear
        • Athlete throwing ball
        • Car turning
    • Rotatory Motion
      • Ceiling fan
      • Spinning top
      • Earth on axis
    • Circular Motion
      • Satellite around Earth
      • Clock hands
      • Car on circular path
    • Oscillatory Motion
      • Pendulum
      • Swing
    • Vibratory Motion
      • Guitar string
      • Vocal cords
      • Table top
    • Periodic Motion
      • Repeating regularly
      • Heart beats
      • Earth revolution
    • Non-Periodic Motion
      • Irregular pattern
      • Random motion
      • Slowing object

Chapter 2 — Motion: Complete Concept Map

Chapter 2 — Motion: Complete Concept Map

The map in words

  • MOTION
    • REST
      • Position unchanged
      • Relative to fixed point
      • Example: Book on table
    • MOTION TYPES
      • Translatory
        • Rectilinear
          • Straight path
          • Falling ball
          • Marching soldiers
        • Curvilinear
          • Curved path
          • Car on bend
          • Thrown ball
      • Rotatory
        • Fixed axis inside body
        • Ceiling fan
        • Spinning top
      • Circular
        • Axis outside body
        • Earth around Sun
        • Clock hands
      • Oscillatory
        • To and fro
        • Pendulum
        • Swing
      • Vibratory
        • One end fixed
        • Guitar string
        • Vocal cords
      • Periodic
        • Regular time repeat
        • Heartbeat
        • Moon revolution
      • Non-Periodic
        • No regular repeat
        • Footballer running
      • Random
        • No fixed path
        • Gas molecules
    • UNIFORM MOTION
      • Equal distance
      • Equal time
      • Constant speed
    • NON-UNIFORM MOTION
      • Unequal distance
      • Equal time
      • Changing speed
    • SPEED
      • v = d divided by t
      • SI unit m per s
      • km per h
      • Average speed
    • MASS vs WEIGHT
      • Mass
        • Quantity of matter
        • Constant
        • Kilogram kg
        • Beam balance
      • Weight
        • Gravitational force
        • Changes with place
        • Newton N
        • Spring balance
        • W = mg

Chapter Overview: Motion – Mind Map

Chapter Overview: Motion – Mind Map

The map in words

  • MOTION
    • Rest and Motion
      • Rest means no position change
      • Motion means position changes
      • Both are relative terms
    • Types of Motion
      • Translatory
        • Rectilinear
        • Curvilinear
      • Rotatory
        • Axis through body
        • Ceiling fan
      • Circular
        • Axis outside body
        • Satellite around Earth
      • Oscillatory
        • To and fro motion
        • Pendulum
      • Vibratory
        • One end fixed
        • Guitar string
      • Periodic
        • Repeats at fixed time
        • Earth around Sun
      • Non Periodic
        • Irregular repetition
        • Footballer running
      • Random
        • Zig zag path
        • Gas molecules
      • Mixed
        • Multiple types together
        • Bicycle wheel
    • Speed and Motion
      • Speed equals distance by time
      • SI unit m per s
      • Uniform Motion
        • Equal distance in equal time
        • Constant speed
      • Non Uniform Motion
        • Unequal distance in equal time
        • Changing speed
      • Average Speed
        • Total distance by total time
    • Mass and Weight
      • Mass
        • Quantity of matter
        • Unit kilogram
        • Beam balance
        • Always constant
      • Weight
        • Gravitational force
        • Unit newton
        • Spring balance
        • Changes with location
      • Formula W equals mg

Motion is the change in position of a body with respect to a fixed point in its surroundings over time.

Motion is the change in position of a body with respect to a fixed point in its surroundings over time.

The map in words

  • Motion is the change in position of a body with respect to a fixed point in its surroundings over time.
    • Rest
    • Types of motion
    • Speed
    • Uniform and non-uniform motion
    • Mass and weight
    • Examples of motion

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Motion for ICSE Class 7 Physics?
Key topics in Motion include Rest, Motion, and Relative Nature, Types of Motion, Speed and Motion Classification, Mass and Weight. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 7 exams.
What do the concept maps for Motion show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Motion connect: Types of Motion Classification; Chapter 2 — Motion: Complete Concept Map. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Motion for Class 7 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Motion. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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