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Periodic Wave

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

Definition

A periodic wave refers to a type of wave that repeats itself in both space and time. It has a consistent pattern of oscillation.

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