I can be both linear and periodic, I flow in cycles but also in lines. What am I?
Category: Math · Difficulty: hard
Hint: Consider something that represents oscillation in mathematics.
Answer
A sine wave
Explanation
A sine wave is a smooth periodic oscillation, representing many natural phenomena.
This is a hard math riddle — a tricky one that takes a little thought. The answer is A sine wave.
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