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PHY 104 PHY 104 Past Questions Objective Question
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Which of the following statement is not correct? (Regarding oscillatory/periodic motion)
Options
A A simple harmonic motion is necessarily periodic.
B A simple harmonic motion is necessarily oscillatory.
C An oscillatory motion is necessarily periodic.
D A periodic motion is necessarily oscillatory.
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

All SHM is both oscillatory and periodic. An oscillatory motion is always periodic (it repeats itself in time). A periodic motion is not necessarily oscillatory (e.g., a planet revolving around the sun is periodic but not oscillatory).

Hint

Consider the difference between periodic and oscillatory motion. Is all periodic motion a back-and-forth motion?

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Course: PHY 104
Topic: PHY 104 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 756 of 947
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