A clock pendulum and the agitator of a top-loading washing machine move with a(n)____ motion.
A) linear
B) reciprocal
C) rotary
D) oscillating

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A clock pendulum and the agitator of a top-loading washing machine move with an oscillating motion, which is characterized by repetitive back and forth motion around a central point or position. Linear motion involves movement in a straight line, reciprocal motion involves movement forward and backward in a recurring cycle, and rotary motion involves circular movement around a central axis.

A Clock Pendulum and the Agitator of a Top-Loading Washing