Frequency
Definition
Frequency is the number of complete cycles or oscillations that occur in one second. It affects how many times an object vibrates back and forth within a given time period.
Related terms
Periodic Wave: A periodic wave is a type of wave that repeats itself in both time and space.
Amplitude: Amplitude refers to the maximum displacement or height of a wave from its equilibrium position. It represents the intensity or strength of the wave.
Wavelength: Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points on a wave that are in phase with each other, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.
"Frequency" appears in:
Subjects (8)
AP Chemistry
AP English Literature
AP Human Geography
AP Physics 2
AP Physics C: Mechanics
AP Pre-Calculus
AP Psychology
Intro to Business
Study guides (3)
AP Physics 1 - 6.1 Period of Simple Harmonic Oscillators
AP Physics 1 - 10.1 Properties of Waves
AP Physics 1 - 10.2 Periodic Waves
Additional resources (1)
AP Physics 1 - 2024 AP Physics 1 Exam Guide
Practice Questions (1)
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