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Amplitude Definition

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Definition: Amplitude refers to the magnitude of change in an oscillating system.

Peak to peak amplitude refers to the total change between maximum and minimum values of the oscillating system.

Semi-amplitude is half the peak to peak amplitude.

In general use, the term amplitude refers to the semi-amplitude.

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