Rankers Physics

Oscillation: Practice Problem & Solution

The circular motion of a particle with constant speed is: (2005)
Simple harmonic but not periodic
Periodic and simple harmonic
Neither periodic nor simple harmonic
Periodic but not simple harmonic

Solution Explained:

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Oscillation. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

Uniform circular motion repeats itself after fixed intervals of time, making it periodic.\nHowever, the motion itself is not along a straight line towards a mean position, so it is not simple harmonic.

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