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PHYSICS

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What is wave amplitude?
A
The number of complete cycles per second.
B
The time taken to complete one cycle.
C
The displacement between equilibrium position and maximum position of the wave particles.
D
The distance travelled by a wave in one second.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -amplitude, in physics, the maximum displacement or distance moved by a point on a vibrating body or wave measured from its equilibrium position. It is equal to one-half the length of the vibration path.

Detailed explanation-2: -The maximum displacement from equilibrium is called the amplitude X. The units for amplitude and displacement are the same, but depend on the type of oscillation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Amplitude-distance between the resting position and the maximum displacement of the wave. Frequency-number of waves passing by a specific point per second.

Detailed explanation-4: -The maximum displacement of a particle on a wave from its state of rest is called the amplitude of the wave. The distance between two consecutive crests or two consecutive troughs is called the wavelength of the wave.

Detailed explanation-5: -Amplitude is the maximum displacement from its mean position to extreme position of a particle of the medium in which a wave propagates.

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