Distinguish between these different aspects of a wave:

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Problem 6RQ

Distinguish between these different aspects of a wave: period, amplitude, wavelength, and frequency.

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Solution 6RQ Period: The period of a wave is the time taken for one complete vibration. Its SI unit is second. Amplitude: It is the maximum displacement of a wave from its mean position. Its unit is meter. Wavelength: It is the separation of two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave. It is also the separation between two identical points of a wave. It is also measured in meter. Frequency: It is the number of vibrations taking place in unit time. Its unit is Hertz.

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