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Periodic versus non-periodic function

As part of the first homework in ECE301 this semester, we were asked to give an example of a periodic function as well as an example of a non-periodic function. Here are my answers. A precise definition of periodic function can be found on my colleague Brian Thomas' page.

Periodic Function

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Example of Periodic Function since it is a repeated signal every cycle --> Triangle Wave

Non-Periodic Function

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Example of Non-Periodic Function since it does not repeat itself each cycle --> y = lnx


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