Question

Differentiate between vibration and oscillation

Answer 1

Oscillation is a definite distance covered by the movement about its equilibrium position, vibration is referred to the physical change brought about due to movement of the body. Oscillation can be seen in the swinging of a pendulum clock andvibration in the plucking of guitar string.

Answer 2

An oscillation is a back-and-forth, periodic motion.

A vibration is a mechanical oscillation.