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- How do you describe a sinusoidal wave?
- What is wave terminology?
- What are the 3 parameters that characterize a sinusoidal waveform?
- Why is it called sinusoidal wave?
How do you describe a sinusoidal wave?
A sine wave is a geometric waveform that oscillates (moves up, down, or side-to-side) periodically, and is defined by the function y = sin x. In other words, it is an s-shaped, smooth wave that oscillates above and below zero.
What is wave terminology?
Glossary. Wave: The repeating and periodic disturbance that travels through a medium (e.g. water) from one location to another location. Wave Crest: The highest part of a wave. Wave Trough: The lowest part of a wave. Wave Height: The vertical distance between the wave trough and the wave crest.
What are the 3 parameters that characterize a sinusoidal waveform?
Sinusoidal Amplitude, Frequency, and Phase
Amplitude specifies the maximum distance between the horizontal axis and the vertical position of the waveform. A sine wave with an amplitude of 5 V, for example, has a maximum value of +5 V and a minimum value of –5 V.
Why is it called sinusoidal wave?
The sine wave or sinusoid is a mathematical curve that describes a smooth repetitive oscillation. It is named after the function sine, of which it is the graph.
