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Amplitude
01
(physics) the maximum distance a vibrating material, sound wave, etc. such as a pendulum travels from its first position
02
a great amount or scope
03
the property of copious abundance
Example
In physics, amplitude refers to the maximum displacement of a wave from its equilibrium position.
In quantum mechanics, the amplitude of a wave function describes the probability of finding a particle in a certain position or state.
The amplitude of an electromagnetic wave determines the intensity of light or electromagnetic radiation.
The amplitude of a sound wave determines its loudness, with greater amplitudes corresponding to louder sounds.
The amplitude of a vibrating object determines the energy it carries, with higher amplitudes corresponding to greater energy.
