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