How is circular motion different from oscillatory motion?

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S. No.
Circular motion
Oscillatory motion
01
When a body moves along a circular path. When a body moves or oscillate between two extreme positions.
02
For instance, the motion of a toy train along the circular parth. For instance, the motion of a pendulum of a clock.

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Oscillatory motion, periodic motion, random motion, circular motion.

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Classify the following as motion along a straight line, circular or oscillatory motion:
(i) Motion of your hands while running.

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S. No.	Circular motion	Oscillatory motion
01	When a body moves along a circular path.	When a body moves or oscillate between two extreme positions.
02	For instance, the motion of a toy train along the circular parth.	For instance, the motion of a pendulum of a clock.