Periodic Motion: Period, Frequency Angular Frequency Posted on August 13, 2017 by Barry Posted in Mechanics, Physics, Waves Tagged angular frequency, circular motion, elastic force, frequency, Hertz, Hooke's Law, pendulum, period, periodic motion Any kind of motion where the same action is repeated over and over again counts as periodic motion. This includes circular motion, the swinging of a pendulum, Hooke’s Law motion (bouncing spring) and wave motion.