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periodic motion

DEFINITIONS OF: periodic motion

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n motion that recurs over and over and the period of time required for each recurrence remains the same

Synonyms:
periodic movement
Types:
harmonic motion
a periodic motion in which the displacement is either symmetrical about a point or is the sum of such motions
simple harmonic motion
periodic motion in which the restoring force is proportional to the displacement
Type of:
motion, movement
a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something
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