The motion of the Earth around the sun is called _____________(periodic/non-periodic) motion.

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Periodic Motion:
If an object repeats its motion after a certain interval of time, then the object is said to have periodic motion.
For example - the motion of Earth around the sun.
Hence, The motion of the Earth around the sun is called periodic motion.

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The motion of the Earth around the sun is called _____________(periodic/non-periodic) motion.

Periodic Motion: If an object repeats its motion after a certain interval of time, then the object is said to have periodic motion. For example - the motion of Earth around the sun.Hence, The motion of the Earth around the sun is called periodic motion.

Periodic Motion:
If an object repeats its motion after a certain interval of time, then the object is said to have periodic motion.
For example - the motion of Earth around the sun.
Hence, The motion of the Earth around the sun is called periodic motion.