Essential University Physics
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Author: Wolfson, Richard
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Chapter 14, Problem 80P
Use a computer to form the sum implied in the caption of Figure 14.17, taking ω = 1 s−1 and using (a) the three terms shown and (b) 10 terms (note that only odd harmonics appear in the sum). Plot your result over one cycle (t from 0 to 2π) and compare with the square wave shown in the figure.
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