Question

The maximum displacement of the particle on either side from the mean position is known as _____.

• A. frequency of the wave
• B. wavelength of the wave
• C. pitch of the wave
• D. amplitude of the wave

Answer 1

The correct option is D

amplitude of the wave

The maximum displacement of the particle on either side from the mean position is known as an amplitude of the wave. It would be the highest point of crest or a trough. For the following diagram, the X-axis represents the mean position.