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In a Fourier series, any periodic function can be represented as an infinite sum of which two types of functions?

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Sine and cosine

Fourier analysis decomposes complex signals into a series of simple harmonic oscillations. This technique is a cornerstone of signal processing, physics, and acoustics.

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