Why is uniform circular motion not SHM?
Why is uniform circular motion not SHM?
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Uniform circular motion has constant speed. But SHM requires velocity and acceleration to vary sinusoidally with displacement. SHM is the projection of uniform circular motion. But it's not the motion itself, due to differing energy and force characteristics.
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