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What is the amplitude of S.H.M.

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What is the amplitude of S.H.M. 

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The maximum displacement of a particle performing S.H.M. from its mean position is called the amplitude of S.H.M.

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Chapter 5: Oscillations - Very Short Answer

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SCERT Maharashtra Physics [English] 12 Standard HSC
Chapter 5 Oscillations
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