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Amplitude (A)

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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Amplitude refers to the maximum displacement or height of a wave from its equilibrium position. It represents the intensity or strength of a wave.

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