Which of these is the best example of translational motion?

A.
a coin spinning on a desk

B.
a leaf blowing across the field

C.
a car in a parking lot with its engine running

D.
a ballerina standing on one foot
b

Question

Which of these is the best example of translational motion?	
 
 A.
a coin spinning on a desk
 
 B.
a leaf blowing across the field
 
 C.
a car in a parking lot with its engine running
 
 D.
a ballerina standing on one foot
 b

emmatassone · Answer

A and B are good examples of translational motion, but in A the coin is a good example of rotational motion so i think  the best example should be B because the leaf is only translating. And the letter C and D are not good examples because the objects are not even moving.