Question

A particle is fastened at the end of a string and is whirled in a vertical circle with the other end of the string being fixed. The motion of the particle is

• A. periodic
• B. oscillatory
• C. simple harmonic
• D. angular simple harmonic

Answer 1

The correct option is A

periodic

This motion is not oscillatory for sure because there is no to and fro motion. If its not oscillatory its not simple harmonic! The motion as seen about any reference point would repeat itself after equal intervals of time and thus the motion is periodic.