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waveformThe shape of a signal. See wavelength, sine wave and square wave. waveform [′wāv‚fȯrm] (physics) The pictorial representation of the form or shape of a wave, obtained by plotting the displacement of the wave as a function of time, at a fixed point in space. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Researchers hope the change in the wave shape will result in sound that is quieter than the sonic boom of the supersonic Concorde jetliner -- now retired -- by a factor of 10,000, according to Gulfstream. Measurement of the deformation of an object is based on detection of a laser's front wave shape changes. Power factor, he explains, is the ratio of real watts to apparent power (kva), and good power factor occurs when current and voltage peak at the same time and have the same wave shape. |
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