Question regarding pulse waves

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A pulse wave is characterized by multiple wavelengths, including peaks and valleys, within a wave packet envelope. A single beat does not qualify as a pulse wave due to the absence of these multiple wavelengths. The envelope of a pulse wave is significantly smaller than the overall system in which it exists, emphasizing the complexity of pulse waves compared to singular beats.

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Would a single beat be considered as an example of a pulse wave?

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A single beat of what? A pulse wave typically has many wavelengths (peaks and valleys) of the fundamental frequency inside an wave packet envelope, but the envelope is very small compared to the system you are using.
 

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