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A _Fourier series_ decomposes a periodic function into a set of sines or cosines. The
_series type_ refers to whether the Fouriers series uses sines (a _sine series_) or cosines (a _cosine_ series).

The sines or cosines are referred to as _harmonics_. In this context, a harmonic may also be referred to as a _
component_ of the series. The **Discrete* and **Wave Game** screens refer to _harmonics_ while the **Wave Packet**
screen refers to _components_.
The sines or cosines are referred to as _harmonics_. In this context, a harmonic may also be referred to as a
_component_ of the series. The **Discrete** and **Wave Game** screens refer to _harmonics_ while the **Wave Packet**
screen refers to _components_. The more harmonics that are used in a Fourier Series, the more accurately a periodic
function can be approximated.

Each harmonic has an _order_ or _harmonic number_, numbered starting from 1. The
_fundamental harmonic_ (or simply _fundamental_) is the lowest frequency of the periodic function, and its order is 1.
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