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Period

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The time required for one complete oscillation of a wave.

AP course connection

Topic 14.2: 14.2 Periodic Waves

Unit 14

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