What is the relationship between the time period (T) and frequency (f) of a wave? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the relationship between the time period (T) and frequency (f) of a wave?
A. T = 1 / f
B. T = f²
C. T = v × f
D. T = f
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Frequency (f) is defined as the number of complete oscillations or cycles a wave makes in one second (measured in Hertz). The Time period (T) is the time taken to complete one full oscillation (measured in seconds). They are inversely related: T = 1/f. If a wave has a frequency of 50 Hz, its period is 1/50 seconds.

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