Question

All periodic motions are oscillatory motion. Is this statement correct? Give reason and also give two examples of oscillatory motion. [3 MARKS]

Answer 1

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Reason: 1 Mark
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No, all periodic motions are not oscillatory motions. Only those periodic motions in which the object is undergoing a to and fro motion is said to be oscillatory in nature.

On the other hand, all oscillatory motions are periodic motions.

Examples for Oscillatory Motion:
a. Oscillations of a simple pendulum.
b. Vibrations of a mass attached to a spring.

a)b)