What is amplitude in a wave?

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Amplitude is the maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position, representing the height of the wave.
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What is gravitational potential energy?
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Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field, calculated as PE = mgh.
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How do you calculate gravitational potential energy?
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Gravitational potential energy (PE) is calculated using the formula PE = mgh, where m is mass (kg), g is acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s²), and h is height (m).
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What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?
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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the two natures of light?
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Light acts as both a particle and a wave.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy of a 12 kg rock at a height of 25 meters?
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PE = mgh = 12 kg * 9.8 m/s² * 25 m = 2940 J.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of the height in gravitational potential energy?
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The height of an object in a gravitational field directly affects its gravitational potential energy; the higher the object, the greater the potential energy.
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