What are amplitude, frequency, wavelength, and velocity in the context of waves?

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TermDefinitionSymbolSI UnitAmplitudeMaximum displacement of a particle from its mean positionAmeter (m)FrequencyNumber of complete wave cycles passing per secondfHertz (Hz)WavelengthDistance between two consecutive identical points of a waveλmeter (m)VelocitySpeed at which a wave travels through a mediumvmeter/second (m/s)Important FormulasFrequency: f = 1/TWave Velocity: v = fλFrequency and wavelength are inversely proportional:Higher frequency → Shorter wavelengthLower frequency → Longer wavelength

Term	Definition	Symbol	SI Unit
Amplitude	Maximum displacement of a particle from its mean position	A	meter (m)
Frequency	Number of complete wave cycles passing per second	f	Hertz (Hz)
Wavelength	Distance between two consecutive identical points of a wave	λ	meter (m)
Velocity	Speed at which a wave travels through a medium	v	meter/second (m/s)

What are amplitude, frequency, wavelength, and velocity in the context of waves?

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