periodic function

Chinese equivalent: 周期函数

periodic function A function for which there exists a nonzero constant T such that f(x + T) = f(x) for all x in its domain.

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periodic function A function for which there exists a nonzero constant T such that f(x + T) = f(x) for all x in its domain.

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Periodicity of Functions

Periodicity of Functions 1. Concept Periodicity describes the repeating pattern of a function. Definition: Let the domain of f(x) be D. If there exists a non - zero constant T such that for any x ∈ D: 1. x + T ∈ D 2. f(x + T) = f(x) holds true Then f(x) is a Periodic Function, an…

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