B Solve x=Asin(ct) and y=Bsin(dt) for the period of the system of two equations

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To solve the period of the equations x=Asin(ct) and y=Bsin(dt), one must determine if there is a common period Ts that satisfies both equations simultaneously. Each equation has its own distinct period, and finding a common period involves calculating the smallest common multiple of these individual periods. If a common period exists, it will be the time at which both equations repeat their values together. If no common period can be found, then such a simultaneous period does not exist. Understanding the relationship between the periods of the two equations is crucial for solving the problem effectively.
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I have been trying figure out how to solve the the period of the system of the two equations in the system. I have been searching for examples but this specific topic isn't documented on the internet very well or I'm not very good and searching. Any help would be appriciated.
 
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Try posting a specific question in the homework section.
 
It's not homework. And the above equations are the specific problem.
 
It is homework-like. It is unclear what you mean. Two separate systems with their own period? That is a standard textbook question. Do you look for a common period? Then the smallest common multiple (if existing) will be interesting.
 
Each equation has its own period. That is not an issue, there is also a sequence of times where both equations simultaneously repeat.

x(t+Tx)=x(t)
y(t+Ty)=y(t)

x(t+Ts)=x(t)
y(t+Ts)=y(t)

I am looks for Ts a time that satisfies both equations simultaneously.
Sorry for the unclear question.
 
SSGD said:
I am looks for Ts a time that satisfies both equations simultaneously.
Then you should use different symbols for the periods.

See above: the smallest common multiple (if it exists) will do the job. If it doesn't exist, there is no such period.
 
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