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O-LevelPhysicsWaves5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2021 · Q181 Mark

What is meant by the amplitude of a wave?

Athe distance between the extreme points of a particle's motion
Bthe maximum distance a particle moves from its equilibrium position
Cthe maximum energy carried by the wave
Dthe maximum power of the vibrations carrying the wave

✓ Correct answer

B: the maximum distance a particle moves from its equilibrium position

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Waves, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2021 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 18.

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