Motion can be described as the change in position of an object over time. There are several types of motion including translational, rotational, oscillatory, and periodic motion. Translational motion involves changing position with respect to a fixed point and can be rectilinear (in a straight line) or curvilinear (along a curved path). Rotational motion occurs when a body rotates about a fixed axis. Oscillatory motion is a back-and-forth movement around a mean position, while periodic motion repeats over time like a bouncing ball or rocking chair.