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Question
Give two examples of periodic motion.
Solution
Examples of periodic motion:-
1. Motion of a pendulum:-
The bob of a pendulum repeats itself at a certain time period. This motion is called periodic motion.
2. Motion of a boy sitting on a swing:-
The motion of a swing repeats itself at a certain time period. Hence, a boy sitting on a swing has periodic motion.
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