The Emergence Machine

Amplitude

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Emergence definition

Amplitude is the maximum displacement of a wave from its equilibrium position, measured from the midpoint of the oscillation cycle, as a wave transfers energy through a medium.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin word
amplitude
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

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thisfoundationsL2L1L0AmplitudeQuantityWaveEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

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  • Quantity L1 (requires)
    Amplitude is the maximum displacement of a wave from its equilibrium position.
  • Wave L1 (requires)
    Amplitude is the maximum displacement of a wave from its equilibrium position.

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