Amplitude (Grade 10 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Quizzes
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What is the amplitude of a wave?
What is the amplitude of a wave?
Max displacement from equilibrium
What symbol represents amplitude in wave calculations?
What symbol represents amplitude in wave calculations?
What is the SI unit for measuring amplitude?
What is the SI unit for measuring amplitude?
metre (m)
How do the distances from equilibrium to crest and to trough compare?
How do the distances from equilibrium to crest and to trough compare?
They are equal
If amplitude is , what is the total distance from crest to trough?
If amplitude is , what is the total distance from crest to trough?
A wave's crest is 3 m above still water. What is the amplitude?
A wave's crest is 3 m above still water. What is the amplitude?
3 m
What does a larger amplitude indicate about a wave?
What does a larger amplitude indicate about a wave?
It carries more energy
What is the equilibrium position of a wave?
What is the equilibrium position of a wave?
The calm, undisturbed middle line
From which position should amplitude always be measured?
From which position should amplitude always be measured?
From the equilibrium position
Amplitude measures how far a wave reaches from what?
Amplitude measures how far a wave reaches from what?
Its normal, undisturbed level