The motion of a stationary rigid body in a straight path when a force is applied in the direction of force is called :
(a) rotational motion (b) linear motion
(c) angular motion (d) zigzag motion
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(b) linear motion
Explanation: When a force is applied in the direction of the center of mass of a stationary rigid body, it causes the body to move in a straight line without rotation. This type of motion is called linear motion.
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