Definition:Periodic Motion

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Definition

A periodic motion is a reciprocating motion that is repeated in an identical manner at regular intervals.


Period

Let $B$ be a body undergoing periodic motion.

The period (of periodic motion) of $B$ is the time taken for $B$ to make one complete journey from one end of its path to the other and back again.


Also see

  • Results about periodic motion can be found here.


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