Self repeating motions
- 2. Periodicmotion Motion repeats after a definite time Mathematical Description can not be generalised Mathematical description will vary from case to case. In some cases the motion can be too complex to describe. Time period can be measured empirically
- 3. HarmonicMotion Motion repeats after a definite time Mathematical Description can be generalised by a first order theory Can be described by a sine and / or cosine function Motion is generally not complex Occurs in a ideal / controlled environment
- 4. AnharmonicMotion Motion repeats after a approximately fixed time interval Mathematical Description can be generalised Mathematical Description can be generalised by a higher order theory Accurately describes real world situations
- 5. Aperiodicmotion Motion does not repeat after a definite time In Most of the cases the motion can be too complex to describe. Concept of time period does not arise