Basic Sampling Question: Understanding Frequency Change in Piecewise Sinusoid

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The discussion centers on the effects of sampling a continuous sinusoid at a rate of $$f_s = 4f_0$$. Participants clarify that the frequency of the sinusoid does not change; rather, the variable of interest transitions from time to the discrete variable $$n$$. This change in perspective is crucial for understanding piecewise sampling and its implications on frequency representation.

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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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