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periodic motion

American  
[peer-ee-od-ik, peer-] / ˈpɪər iˈɒd ɪk, ˌpɪər- /

noun

Physics.
  1. any motion that recurs in identical forms at equal intervals of time.


periodic motion Scientific  

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Often referred to as molecular vibrations, the motion of atoms act like tiny springs, undergoing periodic motion.

From Science Daily May 8, 2024

Astronomers detected these ghostly pirouettes by analyzing exquisitely precise data from the Gaia satellite, revealing the partner star’s periodic motion.

From Scientific American Nov. 16, 2022

Similar to periodic motion applications, harmonic motion requires a restoring force.

From Textbooks Dec. 1, 2021

We define periodic motion to be a motion that repeats itself at regular time intervals, such as exhibited by the guitar string or by an object on a spring moving up and down.

From Textbooks Aug. 12, 2015

Hence that which is always moved will proceed from the same to the same; and will thus form a periodic motion.

From Introduction to the Philosophy and Writings of Plato by Taylor, Thomas

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