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Linear motion is motion in a straight line, where an object moves along a path without changing direction. Nonlinear motion, on the other hand, involves movement that is not in a straight line, exhibiting changes in direction or speed throughout the motion. Examples of nonlinear motion include circular motion or random motion.

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