Frequency & Period: Is 1/29000 Correct?

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A frequency of 29 kHz corresponds to a period of 1/29000 seconds, which equals approximately 3.44 x 10^-5 seconds. However, there is confusion regarding the measurement, as one participant mentions reading 0.33 ms from the scope, suggesting a possible misreading. This discrepancy raises questions about whether the correct period should be 0.034 ms instead. Clarification on the correct unit of measurement is necessary for accurate calculations. Accurate interpretation of frequency and period is crucial in understanding wave properties.
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If I have a frequency of 29k Hz, then the period is 1/29000, which is 3.44 * 10^-5 second
Is this correct?

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Are you not sure about your calculator?
 
I am not sure about whether it is ms or second as when I try to read it from the scope I got .33 ms
 
In that case it should be 0.034 ms.
 
you mean I might have misread the scope?
 
Yes.
 

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