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Amplitude — AQA Mathematics Definition | GradeGen.AI

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Amplitude

GCSEAQA8300

Amplitude

Key term for AQA GCSE Mathematics, used in Graphs.

Definition

The maximum displacement of a wave from its central horizontal axis; for $y = \sin x$ , the amplitude is 1.

Exam Context

Amplitude appears in AQA GCSE Mathematics revision content for Algebra, especially Graphs and Function Graphs.

Algebra Graphs Function Graphs

Found in Revision Notes

Algebra

Graphs of Trigonometric Functions

Graphs • Function Graphs

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