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What does it mean when a pendulum swings back and forth?

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Oscillation can be defined as a periodic variation of a matter between two values which is around its central value.
When a pendulum swings back and forth it means the pendulum is vibrating as well as crossing its central value.
When a pendulum swings back and forth it means it is showing oscillation.

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