Amplitude

Key term for OCR GCSE Mathematics, used in Function Graphs.

Definition

The maximum vertical distance from the center horizontal line of a wave to its peak or trough.

Exam Context

Amplitude appears in OCR GCSE Mathematics revision content for Graphs of Equations and Functions, especially Function Graphs and Trigonometric Graphs.

Graphs of Equations and Functions Function Graphs Trigonometric Graphs

Found in Revision Notes

Graphs of Equations and Functions

Trigonometric Graphs

Function Graphs • Trigonometric Graphs

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Related Key Terms

Asymptote Periodicity Reflectional symmetry in the y-axis Rotational symmetry of order 2 about the origin Trigonometric functions Undefined

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