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Draw position vs. time graph of of an object experiencing periodic motion that decreases in amplitude but remains constant in period.

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The expert draws a position versus time graph of an object experiencing periodic motion that decrease in amplitude by remains constant in period. A graph is drawn and explained step-by-step.

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Let's remind ourselves what periodic motion means: the object is repeating the same back-and-forth motion over and over, with each repetition being a cycle and the entire process called oscillation.

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