Frequency of Resultant Periodic Function from Sum of Three Harmonic Functions

In summary, three harmonic functions of frequencies p, 2p, and 3p were added together to create a resultant periodic function. The frequency of the resulting function is p. This can be determined by adding the sinusoids graphically or mathematically using trigonometric relations. The final frequency will occur after one period of the first signal, resulting in a frequency of p.
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Homework Statement



three harmonic function of frequency p, 2p ,3p were added together. what is the frequency of resultant periodic function?

Homework Equations


X=Asin(wt)
A-amplitude w-frequency
X=X1+X2+X3

The Attempt at a Solution


need a hint ..
 
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You could try sketching the 3 sinusoids, and then adding them graphically. Sum 2 first, then to that add the third, and look for the period of the resultant.

But I think you should be able to do this mathematically. Do you have an equation from trigonometry:
sin A + sin B = ...
 
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yes sir but I don't hv known limits in Grapically ..only freq . so by trignometricaL relation i tried it( as u said) ..with sin A+sinB=(1/2)*sin((1/2)(A+b))*Cos((1/2)(A-B)). . i get in the form sin*cos+Sin(C)
AND no use of sin A*cosB.. how to proceed here
 
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resultant frequency X=p. Any IDEA how they got it
 
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praveenpandiyan said:
so by trignometricaL relation i tried it( as u said) ..with sin A+sinB=(1/2)*sin((1/2)(A+b))*Cos((1/2)(A-B))
now let B=2A when you are summing a frequency with its double frequency
 
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praveenpandiyan said:
yes sir but I don't hv known limits in Grapically ..only freq
So, you plot for just a few cycles. Periodic waveforms are repetitive, what happens during one period also happens during the next period, so you just need to discover the period, and shape of waveform for one cycle.
 
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thanks Nas .. i got the solution...sinusoids having frequencies in integer multiple of (f) have net freq (f) when addded together..when i consider by t=1/f ..its pretty clear final net freq occur only after first signal ..so answer is P
 

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Harmonic function refers to a mathematical function that repeats itself periodically, such as a sine wave or cosine wave. It is commonly used to describe physical phenomena, such as sound and light waves, that exhibit a repeating pattern.

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