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Period of a Function

Tool to compute the period of a function. The period of a function is the lowest value t such that the function repeats itself : f(x+t)=f(x-t)=f(x), that is the case for trigo functions (cos, sin, etc.)

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Period of a Function

Period of a Function Calculator

Tool to compute the period of a function. The period of a function is the lowest value t such that the function repeats itself : f(x+t)=f(x-t)=f(x), that is the case for trigo functions (cos, sin, etc.)

What is a period of a function? (Definition)

The period $t$ of a periodic function $f(x)$ is the value $t$ such that $$f (x+t) = f(x)$$

Graphically, its curve is repeated each period, by translation. The function is equal to itself all the lengths $t$.

The value of the period $t$ is also called the periodicity of the function.

How to find the period of a function?

To find the period $t$ of a function $f(x)$, demonstrate that $$f(x+t)=f(x)$$

Example: The trigonometric function $\sin(x + 2\pi) = \sin(x)$ so $\sin(x)$ is periodic of period $2\pi$

Trigonometric functions are usually periodic period, to guess the period, try multiples of pi for value $t$.

If the period is equal to 0, then the function is not periodic.

How to prove that a function is not periodic?

If $f$ is periodic, then it exists a real not null such as $$f(x+t)=f(x)$$

Demonstration consists in proving that it is impossible. For example with a reductio ad absurdum or performing a calculation that leads to a contradiction.

What are usual periodic functions?

The most common periodic functions are trigonometric functions based on sine and cosine functions (which have a period of 2 Pi).

FunctionPeriod
Sine $\sin(x) $$2\pi Cosine \cos(x)$$ 2\pi$
Tangent $\tan(x)$$\pi$

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