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==Key Stage 3==
 
==Key Stage 3==
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===Meaning===
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The [[amplitude]] of a [[wave]] is the distance between the peak of a [[wave]] and the midpoint of the [[wave]].
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===About Amplitude===
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: The [[amplitude]] of a [[wave]] gives information on the [[intensity]] of that [[wave]].
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The greater the [[amplitude]] of:
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*Light - The brighter the [[light]].
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*Sound - The louder the [[sound]].
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*Water Wave - The taller the [[wave]].
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==Key Stage 4==
 
===Meaning===
 
===Meaning===
  
 
The height of a [[wave]] from the middle or "[[Equilibrium Position|equilibrium position]]".
 
The height of a [[wave]] from the middle or "[[Equilibrium Position|equilibrium position]]".

Revision as of 09:39, 18 February 2019

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 amplitude of a wave gives information on the intensity of that wave.

The greater the amplitude of:

  • Light - The brighter the light.
  • Sound - The louder the sound.
  • Water Wave - The taller the wave.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

The height of a wave from the middle or "equilibrium position".