Periodicity

Definition

Periodicity refers to the repeating pattern or cycle of a function. It is the distance between two consecutive points on a graph that have the same value.

Related terms

Amplitude: The amplitude of a periodic function is the maximum distance from its average value. It measures how high or low the graph goes.

Frequency: Frequency is the number of cycles or repetitions that occur within a given time period. It determines how often the pattern repeats.

Periodic Function: A periodic function is one that exhibits periodicity, meaning it has a repeating pattern over and over again.