A particle is subject to a wave motion.Its distance from the equilibrium position at any particular time is called its
A)amplitude
B)displacement
C)phase
D)wavelength
E)period

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Amplitude refers to the maximum displacement from the equilibrium position, while displacement refers to the distance from the equilibrium position at any particular time. Phase refers to the relationship between the particle's position and the position of a reference point on the wave (such as the crest or trough). Wavelength refers to the distance between two consecutive crest or troughs of the wave, and period refers to the time it takes for one complete wave cycle.

A Particle Is Subject to a Wave Motion