Basic Sampling Question: Understanding Frequency Change in Piecewise Sinusoid

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Sampling a continuous sinusoid at a rate of 4 times its frequency does not change the sinusoid's frequency, but alters the representation due to the change in the independent variable from time to discrete samples. The confusion arises from the piecewise nature of the sampling, where the variable n represents discrete time steps. By expressing n as a function of the original frequency f0 and time t, one can clarify the relationship between the continuous and sampled signals. Understanding this transformation is key to grasping how sampling affects the representation of sinusoidal signals. The core concept is that while the sampling rate influences the sampled signal, the underlying frequency remains constant.
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Hi, I have the following continuous sinusoid given by

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Now, if I sample this with a sampling rate of $$f_s = 4f_0$$

, I am told this is the answer,

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I don't understand that. How come the frequency of the sinusoid has changed? I already studied sampling, etc. but this is the first time I've come across it in a piecewise manner like this. I can't seem to understand what just happened?

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The frequency hasn't changed. The coefficient inside has changed because your independent variable is no longer time, but ##n##. Try coming up with ##n## as a function of ##f_0## and ##t## and see what you get.
 
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