## Frequency vs Cycle

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Perla Cervantes_1G
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### Frequency vs Cycle

Are frequency and cycle the same thing? I believe professor Lavelle said that we could use the two terms interchangeably, but can someone please clarify?

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### Re: Frequency vs Cycle

Frequency and cycle are the same thing because 1 cycle per second is called a Hertz which is the unit used for frequency.

LilianKhosravi_1H
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### Re: Frequency vs Cycle

I can't remember exactly what Dr. Lavelle said in class, but one cycle per second is a 1 Hertz which equals the frequency. So if there are 2 cycles in one second then the frequency is 2 hertz.

ZachMoore1C
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### Re: Frequency vs Cycle

They are the same thing. Frequency is essentially cycle time.

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### Re: Frequency vs Cycle

Frequency is giving how many "cycles" are completed over a period of time. 1 cycle is when a wave completes a complete period and returns to its original location.

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### Re: Frequency vs Cycle

Frequency is like multiple cycles over a time. While a cycle is just when a wave completes a whole period