Question

In a translatory motion, it is not necessary for a body to move in a straight line.Why?

Answer 1

Answer:

In translational motion, the force is applied at a single point. It can take part only in a curved or straight path.  

Any motion along the line either its zigzag or straight is called translational motion the only condition for it to be not translatory if the path becomes circular, that motion will become a circular motion.