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  • Understanding Particle Wave Amplitude: Definition & Explanation
    The maximum displacement of a particle wave is called its amplitude.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Particle wave: A wave describing the probability of finding a particle at a given point in space.

    * Displacement: The distance of a point on the wave from its equilibrium position.

    * Amplitude: The maximum displacement of the wave from its equilibrium position.

    Think of it like a vibrating string. The amplitude is the maximum distance the string moves up and down from its resting position. Similarly, for a particle wave, the amplitude represents the maximum probability of finding the particle at that point.

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