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Sine Wave

Definition:

A sine wave is a mathematical curve that describes a smooth repetitive oscillation. It is a continuous wave that oscillates regularly between a maximum and minimum value.

Senses:

1. Mathematics: A waveform that follows a trigonometric function representing the graph of a periodic oscillation.

2. Physics: A pure harmonic wave without any distortions or variations.

3. Electronics: An electrical waveform that represents the basic form of alternating current (AC) voltage or current.

4. Sound Engineering: A graphical representation of a pure tone with no harmonics, commonly used in audio systems.

Usages:

1. The sine wave function is often used to model and analyze various periodic phenomena in mathematics and physics.

2. In electronics, sine waves are fundamental building blocks of circuits and are essential for various applications such as signal processing and power generation.

3. Sound engineers use sine waves as reference tones for calibrating and tuning audio equipment.

Sample Sentences:

1. When graphed, the motion of a pendulum can be represented by a sine wave.

2. The power grid generates electricity in the form of a sine wave.

3. The sound engineer adjusted the amplifier settings to produce a clean sine wave tone.

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