- Amplitude: The maximum displacement of the particles of the medium from their mean (undisturbed) position is called amplitude.
- Unit : Meter (m)
- Dimension : [M⁰ L¹ T⁰]
- Wavelength : The distance between two consecutive crests or two consecutive troughs is called wavelength.
- Unit : Meter (m)
- Dimension : [M⁰ L¹ T⁰]
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Basis of Difference |
Amplitude |
Wavelength |
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Definition |
Maximum displacement from the mean position. |
Distance between two consecutive crests or troughs. |
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Effect |
It determines the energy of the wave and the loudness of sound. |
It determines the frequency of the wave and the pitch of sound. |
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Symbol |
Usually denoted by A or a. |
Denoted by the Greek letter Lambda (λ). |