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This function is periodic because <math>y(x)=y(x+T)\!</math> for <math>T=0, 2, 4, 6\!</math> etc.
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This function is periodic because <math>y(x)=y(x+T)\!</math> for <math>T=2, 4, 6\!</math> etc.
  
 
== Non-Periodic Functions in Continuous Time ==
 
== Non-Periodic Functions in Continuous Time ==

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Periodic Functions in Continuous Time

  • Functions are classified as periodic if there exists $ T>0\! $ such that $ y(x+T)=y(x)\! $.


The following is an example of a periodic function:

$ y(x)=sin(pi*x)\! $
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This function is periodic because $ y(x)=y(x+T)\! $ for $ T=2, 4, 6\! $ etc.

Non-Periodic Functions in Continuous Time

  • Functions are classified as non-periodic if there exists no $ T>0\! $ such that $ y(x+T)=y(x)\! $.


The following is an example of a non-periodic function:

$ y(x)=1/e^x\! $
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This function is not periodic because there exists no T where $ y(x)=y(x+T)\! $.

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