The waveform
The wave is universal it is present in many things around you. it is commonly refered to as sound waves but it
is inaccurate to assume that the wave is only present in sound.
the waveform (audio)
Just an interesting tidbit in relation to the ring and waves. first thing is that the very name ring indicates that it's an audio tone. the frequency of which the ring is capable of rpm's indicate that it too will have a sound relating to the rpm's of the ring.
there are several meanings of "ring" in the dictionary.
Main Entry: 1ring 
Pronunciation: 'ri[ng]
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hring; akin to Old High German hring ring, Old Church Slavonic krogu circle
1 : a circular band for holding, connecting, hanging, pulling, packing, or sealing <a key ring> <a towel ring>
2 : a circlet usually of precious metal worn on the finger
3 a : a circular line, figure, or object <smoke ring> b : an encircling arrangement <a ring of suburbs> c : a circular or spiral course -- often used in plural in the phrase run rings around
4 a (1) : an often circular space especially for exhibitions or competitions; especially : such a space at a circus (2) : a structure containing such a ring b : a square enclosure in which boxers or wrestlers contest
5 : a band believed to be composed of rocky fragments revolving around a planet (as Saturn)
6 : ANNUAL RING
7 a : an exclusive combination of persons for a selfish and often corrupt purpose (as to control a market) <a wheat ring> b : GANG
8 : the field of a political contest : RACE
9 : food in the shape of a circle
10 : an arrangement of atoms represented in formulas or models in a cyclic manner -- called also cycle
11 : a set of mathematical elements that is closed under two binary operations of which the first forms a commutative group with the set and the second is associative over the set and is distributive with respect to the first operation
12 plural a : a pair of usually rubber-covered metal rings suspended from a ceiling or crossbar to a height of approximately eight feet above the floor and used for hanging, swinging, and balancing feats in gymnastics b : an event in gymnastics competition in which the rings are used
13 : 2BOXING <ended his ring career>
- ring·like /'ri[ng]-lIk/ adjective
Mankind in general has overlooked the learning potential of the dictionary. the ring is capable of flight given the right combination of elements. I have witheld the required peramiters and they will never be exposed to the general public. the reason is that I'm introducing this as a self contained power supply to start with than once it is generally accepted, than i will introduce the flight capabilities as well as interstellar travel capabilities.
If you'll notice below under "intransitive senses" "1 a :to rise in the air spirally".
Main Entry: 2ring
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): ringed; ring·ing /'ri[ng]-i[ng]/
transitive senses
1 : to provide with a ring
2 : to place or form a ring around : ENCIRCLE <police ringed the building>
3 : GIRDLE 2
4 : to throw a ringer over (the peg) in a game (as horseshoes or quoits)
intransitive senses
1 a : to move in a ring b : to rise in the air spirally
2 : to form or take the shape of a ring
Main Entry: 3ring
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): rang /'ra[ng]/; rung /'r&[ng]/; ring·ing /'ri[ng]-i[ng]/
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hringan; akin to Old Norse hringja to ring
intransitive senses
1 : to sound resonantly or sonorously <the doorbell rang> <cheers rang out>
2 a : to be filled with a reverberating sound : RESOUND <the halls rang with laughter> b : to have the sensation of being filled with a humming sound <his ears rang>
3 : to cause something to ring <ring for the butler>
4 a : to be filled with talk or report <the whole land rang with her fame> b : to have great renown c : to sound repetitiously <their praise rang in his ears>
5 : to have a sound or character expressive of some quality <a story that rings true>
6 chiefly British : to make a telephone call -- usually used with up
transitive senses
1 : to cause to sound especially by striking
2 : to make (a sound) by or as if by ringing a bell
3 : to announce by or as if by ringing
4 : to repeat often, loudly, or earnestly
5 a : to summon especially by bell b chiefly British : TELEPHONE -- usually used with up
- ring a bell : to arouse a response <that name rings a bell>
- ring down the curtain : to conclude a performance or an action
- ring off the hook : to ring frequently or constantly with incoming calls <the telephone was ringing off the hook>
- ring the changes or ring changes : to run through the range of possible variations
- ring up the curtain : to begin a performance or an action
Main Entry: 4ring
Function: noun
1 : a set of bells
2 : a clear resonant sound made by or resembling that made by vibrating metal
3 : resonant tone : SONORITY
4 : a loud sound continued, repeated, or reverberated
5 : a sound or character expressive of some particular quality <the story had a familiar ring>
6 a : the act or an instance of ringing b : a telephone call <give me a ring in the morning>
Main Entry: benzene ring
Function: noun
: a structural arrangement of atoms present in benzene and other aromatic compounds and marked by six carbon atoms linked in a planar symmetrical hexagon with each carbon attached to hydrogen in benzene itself or to other atoms or groups in substituted benzenes -- compare META- 4a, ORTH- 4b, PARA- 2b