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Non periodic functions don't repeat. A good example of non-periodic functions are:
 
Non periodic functions don't repeat. A good example of non-periodic functions are:
 
:*<math>\,y = x^2</math>
 
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:*<math>\,y = e^x</math>
 
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Revision as of 05:14, 3 September 2008

Periodic Functions

A periodic function is a function which repeats over a period of time. A good example of periodic functions are:

  • $ \,y = sin(x) $

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  • $ \,y = cos(x) $

Evencosx ECE301Fall2008mboutin.gif

Non-Periodic Functions

Non periodic functions don't repeat. A good example of non-periodic functions are:

  • $ \,y = x^2 $

Parabola ECE301Fall2008mboutin.gif

  • $ \,y = e^x $

Graph14 ECE301Fall2008mboutin.png

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