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The rotation of earth about its axis is…...

The rotation of earth about its axis is………..

A

periodic motion

B

simple harmonic motion

C

periodic but not simple harmonic motion

D

non-periodic motion

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The correct Answer is:
A, C
Rotation of earth about its axis rapeats its motion after a fixed interval of time, so its motion is periodic.
Obviously, the rotation of earth is not a to and fro type of motion about a fixed point, hence it is not a simple harmonic motion.
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