Frequency

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Definition
The frequency of a vibration is the number of cycles in one second.
Frequency is a measure of the number of occurrences of a repeating event per unit time, also called a temporal frequency.


Relationship to the Period

The frequency is related to the period by:

[math]f = \frac{1}{T}[/math]


Units

1/s or Hertz, Hz


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FYI

Here's a link thats like an online interactive textbook. Will answer any questions you might have..: http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/phys/Class/waves/wavestoc.html (dhic014)

Wave frequency outline and quiz

For an introduction to the simple concepts of frequency and period of waves, see this resource from Illinois. There is also a quiz with '90s style buttons which show you the answers. Internet is great, huh? Woohoo! There's also another very useful website here too(ahud010)

This is a very helpful link. It was very easy to understand and didnt stray off the topic. This link should be kept. klit014

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Online Physics books

for series of related information on light, waves ,frequency, with helpful answers to questions, see here(rlut006)