Difference between revisions of "Amplitude"
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: The [[amplitude]] of a [[wave]] gives information on the [[intensity]] of that [[wave]]. | : The [[amplitude]] of a [[wave]] gives information on the [[intensity]] of that [[wave]]. | ||
The greater the [[amplitude]] of: | The greater the [[amplitude]] of: | ||
− | *Light - The brighter the [[light]]. | + | *[[Light]] - The brighter the [[light]]. |
− | *Sound - The louder the [[sound]]. | + | *[[Sound]] - The louder the [[sound]]. |
− | *Water Wave - The taller the [[wave]]. | + | *[[Water Wave]] - The taller the [[wave]]. |
==Key Stage 4== | ==Key Stage 4== | ||
===Meaning=== | ===Meaning=== | ||
+ | The [[amplitude]] of a [[wave]] is the maximum [[displacement]] of the [[wave]] from its [[Equilibrium Position|equilibrium position]]. | ||
− | The | + | ===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]]. |
Revision as of 12:12, 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:
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: