3.1.4

Wave Frequency Formula

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Frequency and Period

All waves have a frequency and a period of oscillation.

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Frequency

  • Frequency is the number of oscillations (vibrations) per second. The frequency of a wave can be calculated as: -Frequency = 1 ÷ period
  • Frequency is measured in Hertz (Hz).
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Period

  • The period of a wave is the time taken to complete one oscillation (vibration). The period can be calculated as:
    • Period = 1 ÷ frequency
  • The period of a wave is measured in seconds.

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