What is frequency?

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the number of crests that pass a given point in one second
the number of crests that pass a given point in one second EndFragment

a measure of the electromagnetic field's alignment
a measure of the electromagnetic field's alignment EndFragment

the lowest point of the wave in relation the the undisturbed position
the lowest point of the wave in relation the the undisturbed position EndFragment

the highest point of the wave in relation to the undisturbed position

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Frequency is defined as the number of crests (or cycles) that pass a given point in one second. It is typically measured in Hertz (Hz), where 1 Hz equals one cycle per second.