A wave is travelling on a string as shown in the figure. Find out the amplitude of the wave ?

0.5m

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1.0m

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2.0m

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6.0m

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Solution

The correct option is B 0.5m
Amplitude of the wave is equal to either height of crest or depth of trough.
From figure, height of crest or depth of trough $= \frac{1.0}{2} = 0.5$ m
Thus amplitude of wave is 0.5 m

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