Which of the following terms refers to the rotational motion of a robot arm? A. swivel B. axle C. retrograde D. roll

swivel
axle
retrograde
roll

The correct answer is: B. axle

An axle is a central shaft or pin on which a wheel or other rotating object is mounted. In a robot arm, the axle is the part that allows the arm to rotate around its joints.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • A swivel is a joint that allows a part to rotate freely in all directions.
  • Retrograde is a term used to describe the motion of an object that is moving in the opposite direction to the Earth’s rotation.
  • Roll is a type of motion that occurs when an object rotates around its long axis.