MCQ
Select the correct statements:
  1. A simple harmonic motion is necessarily periodic.
  2. A simple harmonic motion is necessarily oscillatory.
  3. An oscillatory motion is necessarily periodic.
  4. A periodic motion is necessarily oscillatory.
  • $A$ and $B$
  • B
    $B$ and $C$
  • C
    $A$ and $D$
  • D
    $C$ and $D$

Answer

Correct option: A.
$A$ and $B$
A periodic motion need not be necessarily oscillatory.
For example: The moon revolving around the earth.
Also, an oscillatory motion need not be necessarily periodic.
For example: Damped harmonic motion.

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