The motion of the moon around Earth is

linear

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circular

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periodic

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oscillatory

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Solution

The correct options are
B
circular

C
periodic

The moon moves around Earth in a circular path which is not linear. Moreover, it repeats its motion after a regular interval of approximately 28 days. Hence, the motion can be classified as both circular as well as periodic. However, as the motion is not to and fro about a point, it is not oscillatory.

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