What is the amplitude of a wave?
Parts of Waves

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The amplitude is the maximum distance that points on a wave, such as the crest or trough, move from their rest position.
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What is the crest of a wave?
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The crest is the highest point of a wave.
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What is the trough of a wave?
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The trough is the lowest point of a wave.
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What is wavelength?
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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.
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What does equilibrium refer to in a wave?
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Equilibrium is the rest position of the wave, where the medium would be if there were no wave passing through.
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How is frequency related to waves?
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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a given point in a certain amount of time, usually measured in Hertz (Hz).
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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?
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Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as the wavelength increases, the frequency decreases, and vice versa.
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