What is the basic relation between frequency and time period?

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Start date Dec 10, 2010
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The relationship between frequency (f) and time period (T) is defined by the formula F = 1/T. This means that frequency is the reciprocal of the time period; as frequency increases, the time period decreases and vice versa. For example, if the frequency is 2.0 Hz, the time period is 0.5 seconds, and if the frequency is 0.5 Hz, the time period is 2.0 seconds. To find frequency when given a time period of 2.0 seconds, you can use the formula to calculate f as 0.5 Hz. Understanding this basic relationship is crucial for analyzing wave properties and oscillations.

Dec 10, 2010

tica86

I don't have a homework question I just wanted to try and understand the relationship between time and frequency for example when f=2.0 Hz, T=0.5 seconds or when f=0.5 Hz, T=2.0 seconds

if I were only give T=2.0 seconds how do I know what f is??

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Dec 10, 2010

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there is a basic relation actually.

F=1/T

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frequency

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