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Frequency

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

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.