Questions tagged [periodic-functions]

Questions on periodic functions, functions $f(x)$ that satisfy the identity $f(x+c)=f(x)$, for some nonzero $c$.

A periodic function is a non-constant function that repeats itself in regular intervals, i.e. one satisfying $f(x+c)=f(x)$. The least such $c$ is called the period of $f$.

Graphically, you can see periodicity through translational symmetry. You can see this most easily with trigonometric functions like $\sin$ and $\cos$, which have period $2\pi$. Still, several well-known functions such as Thomae's function which is periodic with period one, cannot accurately be graphed. Other examples of periodic functions include sawtooth and square waves and division with a fixed modulus, e.g. $f(x)= x\bmod 10$.

Periodic functions are perhaps best known through Fourier series. A function that is integrable over an interval of length $L$ can be periodically extended into a Fourier series with period $L$.

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integral of periodic function with interval to integrate outside definition of function

So the task is to integrate $${\frac{1}T}\int_0^{2\pi}tf(t)\,dt$$ where $T=2\pi$ and $$f(t) = \left\{ \begin{array}{ll} -t^2 & \quad -\pi < t < 0, \\ t^2 & \quad 0 < t < \pi \end{array} \right.$$ So I…
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What function(s) satisifies $f(\theta)=-f(\theta+2 \pi )$?

This may be a trivial question, but perhaps someone can give a detailed answer. I'm looking for a periodic function that satisfies $$f(\theta)=-f(\theta+2\pi)$$ where $\theta$ is an angle in radians. I have no idea if such a function exists, or how…
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Did I find the period of $\sqrt{1-\sin^2x}$ correctly?

$f(x)=\sqrt{1-\sin^2x} = \sqrt{\cos^2x} = \vert \cos x\vert$, period is $\pi$. Is this a correct way to find the period of this function? Can I just state that the period of $\vert\cos x\vert$ is $\pi$, or should I prove it somehow?
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determine period of given signal

i would like to compute Fourier coefficients from given signal,and i have following picture i need to know period,just to make sure that i am not making mistake,period should be $\frac {T} {2}$ right?because starting from $0$ point,it repeats…
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Relationship between Simple Harmonic Motion Equation and Wave Equation

I am very familiar with the equation: $$f(t)=A\sin(\omega t+\phi)$$ Used to describe the instantaneous value $f(t)$ of a wave with amplitude $A$, frequency $\omega$, and phase shift $\phi$ at time $t$. This equation is very intuitive to understand:…
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Existence of smallest period for continuous, periodic functions

I have found several partial answers to that question, all of which used more sophisticated mathematics than what I think is warranted by the question. Now, this may well be because my proofs below are not correct -- and so I thought to write them…
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Periodicity of a series of points

I have a series of 2-D points. I want to analyze if there is any pattern in this series. Also, if the series is somehow repeating, can I extract a smaller series of points to analyze instead of the complete list of points? Thanks.
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Is there a term for a periodic function that has non-discontinuous end behavior?

Basically, a periodic function where the period boundary is $p$ $\lim_{x \to p^-} \left[ f(x) \right]= \lim_{x \to p^+} \left[ f(x) \right]$ As an example, a sine wave would qualify, but not a sawtooth wave.
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Fundamental period of sum of sinusoids

Suppose that $\omega_1,\omega_2,a,b$ are non-zero real numbers and consider the following sum of sinusoids $$ x(t)=a\sin(\omega_1t)+b\sin(\omega_2t) $$ The fundamental periods of each of the summands are $T_1=\frac{2\pi}{\omega_1}$ and…
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[Sinusoidal Function Period]: demonstrate period of $f(x)=\sin(k\,x)$

I'm an Italian student (sorry for my english). I have to demonstrate that the period $T$ of the general function $f(x)=\sin(k\, x)$ is equal to $2\,\pi/k$. I understand the idea behind the demonstration, but there is a particular unclear for…
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Why is the period of $(\sin{\theta})^0 +(\tan{\theta})^0$, $\frac{\pi}{2}$

I found out after a few tries that the periods of both $$(\sin{\theta})^0, (\tan{\theta})^0~\text{are $\pi$}$$ Whereas i was told by my prof that period of $(\sin{\theta})^0 +(\tan{\theta})^0$ is $\frac{\pi}2$ as an exception to the LCM rule while…
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non-periodic function $e^{-\pi i x}$

How would you prove $e^{-\pi ix}$ $\forall x \in \Re$ is not 1-periodic? The Definition of 1-periodic function is: $f : \Re \to \Im$ be 1-periodic if $f(x+1) = f(x)$ $\forall x \in \Re$ What I have been able to do is: $e^{-\pi i(x+1)} = e^{-\pi…
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LCM of two periodic signals,

Why is $$\text{lcm}\left(\frac{\pi}{5},\frac{\pi}{2}\right)=\pi$$ where the $10$ here represents the period of $2\cos(10t+1)-\sin(4t-1)$ where $\displaystyle\frac{\pi}{5}$ is the period of $2\cos(10t+1)$ and $\displaystyle\frac{\pi}{2}$ is the…
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How do I determine the frequency of $x(t) = 9\cos(2t) + 4\sin(\pi t)$

The question I need to answer is what is the period of that function. The equation I know for period is $T = \frac{2\pi}{f}$ but I don't know how to figure out the frequency in that function. Looking at the graph of this function it seems the period…
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How to get a rectangular pulse function over the entire domain of $\mathbb{R}$

I am reading this article: https://lpsa.swarthmore.edu/Fourier/Series/ExFS.html#EvenPulse The following plot is depicted there. This is called a rectangular pulse function. The article states then $$x_T(t) = \left\{ {\matrix{ {A,\quad |t| \le…