Time Period
The time period T is the time for one complete oscillation. It is the inverse of frequency: T = 1/f.
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Time Period
f ↔ T inverse relationship shown live.
Definition and relation to frequency
The time period (T) of a wave is the time taken for one complete cycle—e.g. from one compression to the next. Frequency (f) is the number of cycles per second, so f = 1/T and T = 1/f. Units: T in seconds (s), f in hertz (Hz).
✔ Key takeaway: T = 1/f; period and frequency are inverses.
Link to simulator: Change frequency and watch the time period readout update in the simulator.