Combined Science GCSE
reciprocal relationship
What reciprocal relationship means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of reciprocal relationship
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Reference: AQA
Period and frequency describe the same repeating event from opposite viewpoints, so T = 1 / f and rearranging gives f = 1 / T.
Topics that use reciprocal relationship
- Properties of waves (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Amplitude
- Direct timing method
- displacement–distance graph
- Displacement–time graph
- Frequency
- Hertz
- Period
- Relationship between speed, frequency and wavelength
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