PERIOD

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The time required for one complete CYCLE of a WAVE to pass a given point, or to repeat itself.

The reciprocal of the period T is the FREQUENCY f; that is, T = 1 / f.

For example, if f = 440 Hz, then T = 1/440 sec. = 2.27 ms.

See: CLICK, LAW OF UNCERTAINTY, PERIODIC, PHASE, PHASING. Compare: WAVEFORM, WAVELENGTH.

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