Question
Physics Question on Oscillations
The circular motion of a particle with constant speed is:
A
simple harmonic but not periodic
B
periodic and simple harmonic
C
neither periodic nor simple harmonic
D
periodic but not simple harmonic
Answer
periodic but not simple harmonic
Explanation
Solution
When a particle is moving in a circle at a constant speed, it does not oscillate around a fixed point but rather resumes its motion after a regular interval of time. Particle motion is hence periodic but not only harmonic.
Therefore, the correct option is (D): periodic but not simple harmonic