Sine Wave

Definition

A sine wave is a smooth periodic oscillation that describes a smooth repetitive fluctuation. It’s named after the function sine, which it closely resembles.

Related terms

Cosine Wave: A type of wave that is shifted by 90 degrees from a sine wave.

Phase Shift: The shift in position of a periodic waveform with respect to time.

Wavelength:

The distance between one peak or crest of a wave and the next peak or crest. It's like the size of one full loop on the Ferris wheel ride.