Physics Waves DUHS 2023
PMDC Verified Question 49 of 125
In vibratory motion the maximum displacement of the body on either side of its equilibrium position is called:
A
Distance
B
Displacement
C
Amplitude
D
Frequency
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Official Correct Choice:
Option C: Amplitude
Concept:

Oscillatory terminology specifically differentiates between instantaneous position and peak limits.

Solution:

  • At any given moment, the body's distance from the center is its instantaneous displacement.


  • However, the absolute furthest point it reaches before turning back—the "maximum displacement" from equilibrium—is formally defined as the Amplitude.


  • Amplitude determines the total energy housed within the vibrating system.


Why other options are incorrect:

Distance and displacement are variable measurements that change continuously during the swing. Frequency relates to time, not spatial boundaries.

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