Question

Which statement describes periodic motion?

A.
Periodic motion is any motion that repeats itself until an outside force stops it.

B.
Periodic motion is a combination of several motions that stop after one cycle.

C.
Periodic motion is repetitive for several cycles, and then stops on its own.

D.
Periodic motion starts off small, and then grows over time.

Answer 1

I prefer A

Answer 2

C. Periodic motion is repetitive for several cycles, and then stops on its own.

Answer 3

I apologize for the confusion. Both statements A and C describe periodic motion in some way, but they emphasize different aspects of it. A emphasizes the role of outside forces in stopping the motion, while C emphasizes the inherent repetitive nature of periodic motion. Both statements are correct and valid ways to describe periodic motion.