Periodic versus non-periodic functions (hw1, ECE301)

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A Periodic Function

A periodic function is one that repeats over a certain time interval. The period of the following, $ y=sin(x) $, is $ 2\pi $. Sin ECE301Fall2008mboutin.jpg

A Non-Periodic Function

The following plot of $ e^x $ doesn't repeat over time and is not periodic.
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