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Vocabulary Entry
amplitude
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
The maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium.
Example Sentences
"The amplitude of the sound wave determines how loud the noise will be."
"In physics, amplitude plays a crucial role in understanding wave behavior."
"The earthquake's amplitude was measured to assess its intensity."
A
adjective
Relating to the amplitude of a physical quantity, especially in waves.
Example Sentences
"The amplitude spectrum shows how energy is distributed across different frequencies."
"We need to focus on the amplitude characteristics of the signal."
"An amplitude modulation technique adjusts the amplitude for better signal clarity."