Question

What is the difference between oscillatory motion and SHM?

Answer 1

Hint: -In order to this question, to know the differences between oscillatory motion and SHM, we will write the differences in a tabular form and then we will discuss a few more differences as well. And then we will also discuss any of the examples when a body is in oscillatory motion.

Complete answer:
The difference between oscillatory motion and Simple Harmonic Motion are as follows:-

Oscillatory motion	SHM
(i) Periodic motion is referred to as oscillations. A recurrent variation over time is commonly defined as an oscillation.	(i) Simple harmonic motion is a special case of oscillations.
(ii) Oscillations are possible in any situation.	(ii) Only in theory is a simple harmonic motion feasible.
(iii) In general, an oscillation's total energy does not have to remain constant.	(iii) The total energy of the simple harmonic motion is constant.

In physics, oscillations and simple harmonic motion are two periodic motions that are explored. Oscillations and simple harmonic motion are widely employed in a variety of domains, including mechanics, dynamics, orbital motions, mechanical engineering, waves and vibrations, and others.

Oscillatory motion is defined as a pendulum that oscillates back and forth while passing through the mean position every time it moves. Oscillatory motion can alternatively be defined as any oscillating body between two fixed positions. However, we must use the example of a spring to describe harmonic motion.

The motion of a clock's pendulum is both periodic and oscillatory. Something that travels back and forth repeatedly is described as oscillatory. The term periodical refers to something that happens on a regular basis. Planets orbit the Sun in a regular, but not oscillatory, pattern.

Note:A pendulum that oscillates back and forth while passing through the mean position at the same time, is defined as an oscillatory motion. Oscillatory motion is often described as any oscillating body between two fixed positions.