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If you know the amplitude of a wave, you know the distance from?

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As waves travel, they set up patterns of disturbance. The amplitude of a wave is its maximum disturbance from rest (its undisturbed position). It is important to note that the amplitude is not the distance between the top and bottom of a wave but is always measured from the rest position. This is a common exam mistake.

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