key term - Period (T)

Definition

The period refers to the time it takes for one complete cycle or revolution of a periodic motion.

Related terms

Frequency (f):

Frequency refers to the number of cycles or revolutions that occur in one second.

Amplitude: The amplitude is the maximum displacement or distance from equilibrium in a periodic motion.

Angular frequency (ω):

The angular frequency represents how fast an object completes one full revolution in radians per second.