Amplitude in Visual Dictionary for GRE Candidates

Definition of Amplitude as a scientific word in visual dictionary and thesaurus with illustrations and in real context for advanced ESL learners and GRE candidates

/ˈæm.plɪ.tjuːd/ (noun)

Definition

largeness in size and volume, large amount, wide range, breadth of range, greatness, profusion, magnitude, bigness

the distance between the zenith and nadir of a curve, width

Example

Amplitude, in physics, refers to the maximum displacement or distance moved by a point on a vibrating body or wave measured from its equilibrium position. It is equal to one-half the length of the vibration path. The amplitude of a pendulum is thus one-half the distance that the bob traverses in moving from one side to the other. Waves are generated by vibrating sources, their amplitude being proportional to the amplitude of the source.

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