The Amplitude of a Wave Is

question 51

Multiple Choice

The amplitude of a wave is

• A) the total distance a wave travels
• B) a measure of the wave's velocity.
• C) the number of peaks that pass per second.
• D) the maximum height of the wave above zero.
• E) the distance between one peak value and the next peak.

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Definitions:

Biological Impulses

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Preconscious

A term in psychoanalytic theory referring to the part of the mind that contains thoughts, memories, and feelings that are not currently in conscious awareness but can be accessed.

Unconscious

The segment of the mind beyond the conscious mind's reach, yet it influences behavior and feelings.

Subconscious

The subconscious refers to the part of the mind that operates below the level of conscious awareness, influencing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without overt attention.