This graph shows a sine wave with added odd-order harmonic distortion. The distorted sine wave retains the same fundamental periodic shape as a pure sine wave but contains additional frequencies that are integer multiples of the fundamental frequency. The presence of the third harmonic in particular gives the distorted wave a more squared-off appearance at the peaks and troughs compared to a pure sine wave.
This graph shows a sine wave with added odd-order harmonic distortion. The distorted sine wave retains the same fundamental periodic shape as a pure sine wave but contains additional frequencies that are integer multiples of the fundamental frequency. The presence of the third harmonic in particular gives the distorted wave a more squared-off appearance at the peaks and troughs compared to a pure sine wave.
This graph shows a sine wave with added odd-order harmonic distortion. The distorted sine wave retains the same fundamental periodic shape as a pure sine wave but contains additional frequencies that are integer multiples of the fundamental frequency. The presence of the third harmonic in particular gives the distorted wave a more squared-off appearance at the peaks and troughs compared to a pure sine wave.