Physics 1/2 – Amplitude of a wave
How do you find the amplitude of a wave? Does it start from the middle to the top or the middle to the bottom?
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How do you find the amplitude of a wave? Does it start from the middle to the top or the middle to the bottom?
Hey Opal,
Either!! The amplitude of a wave is "the distance from the middle of a wave to the top of the crest, or to the bottom of the trough". So, you can find the amplitude using either of the two methods you described - you'll find they're the same value.