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Soloha48 [4]
2 years ago
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What is the definition of period in physics In your own words

Physics
1 answer:
never [62]2 years ago
5 0

Answer:

Period refers to the time that it takes to do something. ... The period of a wave is the time for a particle on a medium to make one complete vibrational cycle. Period, being a time, is measured in units of time such as seconds, hours, days or years.

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