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Which of the following best describes oscillation?
Which of the following best describes oscillation?
- A random and unpredictable movement
- A rotational movement around a fixed point
- A repetitive back and forth motion (correct)
- A linear movement in one direction
What is the primary characteristic of an oscillatory motion?
What is the primary characteristic of an oscillatory motion?
- Constant velocity in one direction
- Periodic change in speed and direction (correct)
- Irregular and inconsistent movement
- No change in position over time
In what way does oscillation differ from linear motion?
In what way does oscillation differ from linear motion?
- Oscillation involves movement along a straight path
- Linear motion exhibits periodic changes in velocity
- Oscillation occurs about a fixed point or axis (correct)
- Linear motion involves random and unpredictable changes in direction
