Vibration Theory and Terminology: Cycle

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Fig 1: Vibration Cycles In Powertrain Components

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Fig 2: Identifying Spindle And Pinion Nose

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The word cycle comes from the same root as the word circle. A circle begins and ends at the same point, as thus, so does a cycle. All vibrations consist of repetitive cycles.