Optics & Waves
Basic

Wave Period

Time for one complete oscillation.

Formula

T=1fT = \frac{1}{f}

Variables

fFrequency

Example

50 Hz ⇒ 0.02 s

Did You Know?

A wave's period and frequency are reciprocals, so a 50 Hz mains supply completes one cycle every 20 milliseconds.

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