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The amplitude of a wave is


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the maximum distance moved by the particles of a medium on either side of the mean position.

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the distance the wave moves in one time period of the wave

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the distance equal to one wave length

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the distance the wave moves in one second

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Solution

The correct option is A

the maximum distance moved by the particles of a medium on either side of the mean position.


The amplitude of a wave is the maximum distance moved by the particles of a medium on either side of the mean position.


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