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amplitude vs frequency vs wavelength
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| amplitudenoun/ˈæm.plɪ.tuːd/ | Meaning the largest size of a wave, such as sound, light or an electric signal, measured from its middle | Goes with amplitude of | Example The amplitude of the signal dropped as it traveled along the cable. |
| frequencynoun/ˈfriː.kwən.si/ | Meaning how often something happens; also the rate at which a sound or radio wave vibrates | Goes with frequency of | Example The frequency of heavy storms in central Vietnam has increased. |
| wavelengthnoun/ˈweɪv.leŋkθ/ | Meaning the distance between two peaks of a wave, such as a light wave or a sound wave | Goes with long wavelength | Example Red light has a longer wavelength than blue light. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The pilots switched to a different radio .