What is the difference between circular motion and periodic motion?

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Circular motion

Periodic motion

1.

All circular motions are periodic

All periodic motion are not circular

2.

The distance from the centre is constant

The distance from centre may vary with time.

3.

The radial acceleration is always present and is directed towards the centre

May not be always directed towars the centre. In general radial acceleration may be absent.

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	Circular motion	Periodic motion
1.	All circular motions are periodic	All periodic motion are not circular
2.	The distance from the centre is constant	The distance from centre may vary with time.
3.	The radial acceleration is always present and is directed towards the centre	May not be always directed towars the centre. In general radial acceleration may be absent.