How can I find time, given the frequency?

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Frequency is defined as the inverse of time, expressed as frequency = 1/t, applicable in all cases. In the context of a momentum lab example with a frequency of 1/50, this indicates a period of 50 seconds. Frequency is typically measured in Hertz, which is equivalent to cycles per second, although units for cycles are often omitted. The variable 't' usually represents the period (T), which measures the time it takes for a wave to complete one cycle. Understanding these concepts is crucial for accurately interpreting frequency and time relationships.
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I know frequency = 1/t, but is that in every case? In our momentum lab, we were given that the frequency is 1/50... does that mean the time is 50s?
 
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Frequency is usually given in Hertz: Hertz = 1/s
But using any units, yes it is 1/t.

You can think of it as "cycles/second" if you want (or any other time unit), but we just don't write units for cycles.
So yes it is for every case. the t is usually T which stands for the period, you just need to decide in every case what T is measuring.
Usually how long it takes for a wave to repeat itself.
 

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