Oscillations - Oscillations and Waves

Question 1

oscillation

Answer 1

• objects that go back and forth, back and forth, over and over again
• the motion repeats itself over and over
• occur any time an object has a “Restoring Force” acting on it, trying to “restore” it to its original position. When the object is at rest, it is located at its “Equilibrium Position” or EP. If it is moved away from its EP, a restoring force tries to pull it back to the EP.

Question 2

periodic motion

Answer 2

• a motion that repeats after a period of time