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What do the distance from the crest to the equilibrium of a wave called

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Amplitude is the distance from the crest to the equilibrium of a wave
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Amplitude

Step-by-step explanation:

The vertical distance between the crest and the equilibrium of a wave is called amplitude. Its SI unit is meter.

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The maximum distance traveled by the particle of a wave is called as amplitude.

The horizontal distance between two consecutive crests or troughs is called wavelength.

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