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define :time period

The time period of the wave is equal to the time taken by the wave to travel a distance equal to one wavelength. 

T = 1/frequency 

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Definition :Time period refers to the time taken for completing one full oscillation.

It refers to the time taken for a pendulum to move from one extreme position to the other through the mean position.

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  • The time taken by two consecutive compressions or rarefactions to cross a fixed point is called the Time Period of the wave OR the time taken for one complete oscillation in the density of the medium is also called the Time Period of the wave.
  • It is represented by the symbol T. It's SI unit is second (s).
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