diff --git a/doc/model.md b/doc/model.md index 4a6eaecc..d86fadfd 100644 --- a/doc/model.md +++ b/doc/model.md @@ -37,9 +37,10 @@ A summary of the symbols used in this simulation: 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.