Middle School Physical Science Flashcards: Measure Wave Amplitude

Study Measure Wave Amplitude in Middle School Physical Science with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

State the formula for amplitude using maximum and minimum displacement values $y_{max}$ and $y_{min}$ .

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ANSWER

$A = \frac{y_{max}-y_{min}}{2}$ . Half the total vertical range gives the amplitude.

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On a displacement graph, the wave's maximum displacement is

-4\text{ cm}

(the lowest trough) and the equilibrium line is at

0\text{ cm}

. What is the amplitude of the wave?

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