How frequency changes time near peak voltage

Use the slider to see how a lower-frequency test waveform changes more slowly and remains near the peak for longer.

0.10 Hz
0.01 Hz 50 Hz
Waveform – 0.10 Hz
Cycle time
10 s
time for one full cycle
Near-peak time
1.44 s
time spent between 90% and 100% of peak
Cycles in this view
0.4 cycles
within the 4 second timeline
Lower frequency means the voltage changes more slowly and stays near the peak for longer.
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