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What is meant by periodic and non-periodic motion ? Give any two examples , for each motion ?

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Periodic motion: Any motion which repeats itself in a fixed time interval is known as periodic motion. Examples: Hands in pendulum clock, swing of a cradle.
Non-Periodic motion: Any motion which does not repeat itself after a regular interval of time is known as non-periodic motion. Example: Occurrence of Earth quake, eruption of volcano.
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