Difference between revisions of "Amplitude"
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*[[Sound]] - The louder the [[sound]]. | *[[Sound]] - The louder the [[sound]]. | ||
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Revision as of 12:19, 18 February 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
The amplitude of a wave is the distance between the peak of a wave and the midpoint of the wave.
About Amplitude
The greater the amplitude of:
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Key Stage 4
Meaning
The amplitude of a wave is the maximum displacement of the wave from its equilibrium position.
About Amplitude
The greater the amplitude of: