Define amplitude and periodic time of a vibrating particle.

Define amplitude and periodic time of a vibrating particle.
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Amplitude (a):- The maximum displacement of particle from its mean position on either side is called amplitude. 

Periodic time:- The time taken by a wave to complete one oscillation is called periodic time.
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