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A periodic function is a function that repeats its values at regular intervals. This means that the graph of the function will have a repeating pattern.
To determine if a function is periodic or not, you can look for a repeating pattern in the graph or evaluate the function at different values of the independent variable. If the function's values repeat at regular intervals, then it is periodic.
The wave function is a mathematical function that describes the behavior and properties of a wave. It is often used in physics and engineering to model various wave phenomena, such as sound waves, light waves, and electromagnetic waves.
The wave function can be periodic or non-periodic, depending on the type of wave it represents. Periodic waves have a repeating pattern, while non-periodic waves do not. Therefore, the periodicity of a wave function is determined by the behavior of the wave it represents.
Examples of periodic functions include sine and cosine functions, which have a repeating pattern over a specific interval. Non-periodic functions include exponential functions, which do not have a repeating pattern and continue to increase or decrease without bound.