Question

Differentiate between periodic and non-periodic motion.

Answer 1

The differences between periodic and non-periodic motion are,

Periodic motion	Non-periodic motion
1. A motion that repeats itself at regular intervals is termed periodic motion.	1. A motion that does not repeat itself at regular intervals is termed non-periodic motion.
2. After a certain period of time, an object exhibiting periodic motion returns to its original position.	2. After a certain period of time, an object exhibiting non-periodic motion does not return to its original position.
3. Examples include the motion of a swing, vibration of a tuning fork, etc.	3. Examples include the motion of a vehicle on the road, a moving soccer ball, etc.