Class 9 Science Chapter 4 – Describing Motion Around Us
NCERT Exploration | Class 9 Science | 2026–27
Explore the basic concepts of motion, including distance, displacement, speed and velocity. Learn how the motion of objects is described and measured through simple examples and real-life situations.
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📅 Last Updated: August 2026
📘 Syllabus: Based on the latest CBSE Class 9 (2026–27) syllabus
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Chapter Overview
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Class | 9 |
| Subject | Science |
| Textbook | Exploration |
| Chapter | 4 |
| Chapter Title | Describing Motion Around Us |
| Academic Session | 2026–27 |
| Resources | Notes, Worksheets, Questions, Tests & Revision |
About This Chapter
Motion is a fundamental part of our everyday world. Cars move along roads, birds fly, objects fall, and the Earth and other celestial bodies are constantly in motion. But how do we describe and compare the motion of different objects?
In Chapter 4 – Describing Motion Around Us, you will explore how the position of an object changes with time and learn the basic concepts used to describe motion. The chapter introduces ideas such as distance, displacement, speed and velocity, along with different types of motion.
By connecting these concepts with familiar real-life situations, this chapter helps you develop a clear understanding of how motion is observed, measured and described.
15 Diagram Ideas Free PDF Available
- 🚗 Motion & Reference Point
- 📍 Position of an Object
- 📏 Distance vs Displacement
- 🧭 Displacement – Magnitude & Direction
- ⚡ Speed – Concept & Formula
- 🏎️ Uniform vs Non-Uniform Motion
- 📈 Position–Time Graph
- 📊 Types of Position–Time Graphs
- 🚀 Velocity & Velocity–Time Graph
- 📐 Acceleration – Positive, Zero & Negative
- 📈 Slope of Velocity–Time Graph → Acceleration
- 📦 Area Under Velocity–Time Graph → Displacement
- 🧮 Equations of Motion – Visual Diagram
- 🔄 Uniform Circular Motion
- 🎯 Complete Motion Graphs – Quick Comparison
Learning Outcomes
🔬 Identify
Describe motion using position and time.
🧫 Understand
Understand speed and velocity.
🔗 Relate
Apply concepts of motion to everyday situations.
🔍 Observe
Interpret simple motion-related data and graphs.
📊 Compare
Distinguish between distance and displacement.
Key Topics
Motion and Rest
Distance and Displacement
Speed
Velocity
Uniform and Non-uniform Motion
Representation of Motion
Motion in Everyday Life
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