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Periodic Sequence

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A sequence {a_i} is said to be periodic with period p with if it satisfies a_i=a_(i+np) for n=1, 2, .... For example, {1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2,...} is a periodic sequence with least period 2.

See also

Eventually Periodic, Periodic Function, Periodic Point

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Weisstein, Eric W. "Periodic Sequence." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Web Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/PeriodicSequence.html

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