Answer the following questions related to periodic motion.

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Answer the following questions related to periodic motion. (a) Define (1) frequency and (2) time period of a wave. (b) Starting from these definitions, derive the mathematical relationship between frequency and time period. (c) Ultrasound used in medical imaging typically has a frequency of 40 kHz. Calculate the corresponding time period of this ultrasound wave in microseconds.

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