<p align="right">Last Update: <font color="#4f81bd">November 28, 2024</font></p> ## BIG IDEAS - Amplitude is a maximum displacement from the equilibrium position of an object oscillating around such equilibrium position. - Amplitude represents [[energy]] in the system. - Amplitude is independent of [[frequency]] and [[period]]. - In mechanical systems like a [[Pendulums|pendulum]], a larger amplitude means more [[kinetic energy|kinetic]] and [[potential energy]]. ### Symbol $A$ ### SI Units - meter ($m$) if [[displacement]] - pascals (Pa) if measuring pressure - volts (V) for voltage amplitude in electrical oscillations ### Related Topics --- [[Home|Home]] | [[Oscillations]] | [[Periodic Motion]] | [[Simple Harmonic Motion]] | [[Amplitude]] | [[Period]] | [[Frequency]] | [[Waves]] | [[Module 0 Sound]] | [[Electromagnetic radiation]] | [[Waves]] | [[Module 0 Sound]] | [[Electromagnetic radiation]]