Which of the following best defines the amplitude of a mechanical wave?
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Problem
Which of the following best defines the amplitude of a mechanical wave?
(a) The distance from a crest of the wave to the next trough (peak-to-peak distance)
(b) The distance between two successive crests of the wave
(c) The maximum displacement of a point on the medium from its equilibrium position
(d) One-half of the distance between two successive crests of the wave