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The half-vertical distance from the crest to the trough of a transverse wave.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
Amplitude is defined as the half the distance from crest to trough.
Sinusoidal waves develop crest and trough. The half-vertical distance from crest to the trough is defined as the amplitude of the wave. Amplitude is the maximum vibration from the equilibrium position.
The figure below shows the amplitude.
Figure-(1)
Conclusion:
Thus, the half-vertical distance from the crest to the trough of a transverse wave is called amplitude.
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