Question

18. Short answer type questions
a) Movement of an ant is considered as random motion. Give reasons with
examples.
b) Difference between periodic motion and nonperiodic motion.​

Answer 1

Answer:

sorry i know only the answer for the second question

Periodic motion : A motion which gets repeated after regular intervals of time is called a periodic motion.

Non-periodic motion : The motion which does not repeat itself after regular interval of time is called non-periodic motion.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:-

• Two factors seemingly affect the movement of ants. First is called "persistence," which means an ant will not change its direction while there are no obstacles in its path. The second is "reinforcement," which means that it knows which areas have previously been visited (based on a pheromone trail). Example:- A rolling football during a game and the movement of fish in the sea.

• Difference between periodic motion and non-periodic motion is➝

• Periodic motion:- A motion repeating itself at regular intervals is regarded as periodic motion.
• Non-periodic motion:- A motion that repeats itself is considered a non-periodic motion but not at regular periods of time.

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