Wave Terminology

Wave Terminology

1. Displacement

   • This is defined as the distance a wave has travelled from its equillibrium position.
     • The unit of displacement is X0 and it is measured in metres. displacement is always measured on the y-axis no matter what, but the x-axis can measure wavelength or period.

2. Amplitude

   • This is defined as the maximum displacement of a wave.
     • This is measured as the distance from the peak to the equllibrium position.