Waves and mathematical physics
Frequency
The number of cycles or repeated events per unit time.
Common notation f=1/T
In one sentence
What does Frequency mean?
The number of cycles or repeated events per unit time.
How it is written
f=1/T
A compact example
A wave completing 50 cycles each second has frequency 50 Hz.
Other names and search terms
hertz, Hz.
Clear answers
Questions about Frequency
What does Frequency mean in mathematics?
The number of cycles or repeated events per unit time.
How is Frequency written?
A common notation is f=1/T.
What is an example of Frequency?
A wave completing 50 cycles each second has frequency 50 Hz.