Total amplitude of oscillation

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Total amplitude of oscillation (of a periodic quantity)

The difference between the maximum and the minimum value of the quantity during one period.


Note: In the case of sinusoidal oscillation usually called double amplitude.


Reference: I.E.C. (modified)




Please note that this is the term as it stands in the original IALA Dictionary edition (1970-1989)