⚙️ap physics c: mechanics review

Amplitude

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The maximum displacement from equilibrium in SHM; determines the maximum potential energy and total energy of the system.

AP course connection

Topic 7.4: 7.4 Energy of Simple Harmonic Oscillators

Unit 7