Define the term amplitude of a simple pendulum.

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The amplitude(A) of the pendulum:
The maximum displacement of the bob on either side of the mean position is called amplitude
It is generally denoted by the letter A.
Amplitude is independent of the time period provided it is not too large.
In given figure AB or AC is the amplitude.

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