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AIPMT PRELIMS2005Physics-Motion in a Plane

AIPMT PRELIMS 2005 Physics Circular Motion MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

The circular motion of a particle with constant speed is:

A

simple harmonic but not periodic

B

periodic and simple harmonic

C

neither periodic nor simple harmonic

D

periodic but not simple harmonic

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Circular motion with constant speed is periodic because it repeats after a fixed interval of time, but it is not simple harmonic because the restoring force is not proportional to displacement.

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