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प्रश्न
Explain the term 'amplitude' of a wave. Draw the diagram of a wave and mark its amplitude on it.
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उत्तर
The maximum displacement of the oscillating particles of the medium from their original undisturbed positions, when a wave passes through the medium, is called the amplitude of the wave.
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