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De nitions:
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• wavelength, λ: the distance between the same point on two successive waves. eg. The
distance between a peak and the next peak. (measured in metres)

• amplitude, a: the maximum displacement from the equilibrium position. (measured in metres)

• frequency, f: the number of waves per second. (measured Hz, Hertz)

• time period, T: the time taken for one complete wave. (measured in seconds)

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