Amplitude vs. Volt — What's the Difference?

The amplitude of a periodic variable is a measure of its change in a single period (such as time or spatial period). There are various definitions of amplitude (see below), which are all functions of the magnitude of the differences between the variable's extreme values.

The volt (symbol: V) is the derived unit for electric potential, electric potential difference (voltage), and electromotive force. It is named after the Italian physicist Alessandro Volta (1745–1827).

Greatness of size; magnitude.

The SI unit of electromotive force, the difference of potential that would carry one ampere of current against one ohm resistance.

Fullness; copiousness.

Variant spelling of volte

Breadth or range, as of intelligence.

Make a quick movement to avoid a thrust.

(Astronomy) The angular distance along the horizon from true east or west to the intersection of the vertical circle of a celestial body with the horizon.

The SI-derived unit of electric potential and electromotive force, equal to the difference of electric potential between two points on a conducting wire carrying a constant current of one ampere when the power dissipated between the points is one watt. See Table at measurement.

(Physics) The maximum absolute value of a periodically varying quantity.

A circular movement executed by a horse in manège.

The maximum absolute value of a periodic curve measured along its vertical axis.

A sudden movement made in avoiding a thrust in fencing.

The angle made with the positive horizontal axis by the vector representation of a complex number.

In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical potential and electromotive force (voltage); the potential difference across a conductor when a current of one ampere uses one watt of power. Symbol: V

(Electronics) The maximum absolute value reached by a voltage or current waveform.

A circular tread; a gait by which a horse going sideways round a centre makes two concentric tracks.

The measure of something's size, especially in terms of width or breadth; largeness, magnitude.

(fencing) A sudden movement to avoid a thrust.

(mathematics) The maximum absolute value of the vertical component of a curve or function, especially one that is periodic.

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(physics) The maximum absolute value of some quantity that varies.

A circular tread; a gait by which a horse going sideways round a center makes two concentric tracks.

(astronomy) The arc of the horizon between the true east or west point and the center of the sun, or a star, at its rising or setting. At the rising, the amplitude is eastern or ortive: at the setting, it is western, occiduous, or occasive. It is also northern or southern, when north or south of the equator.

A sudden movement to avoid a thrust.

(astronomy) The arc of the horizon between the true east or west point and the foot of the vertical circle passing through any star or object.

The unit of electro-motive force; - defined by the International Electrical Congress in 1893 and by United States Statute as, that electro-motive force which steadily applied to a conductor whose resistance is one ohm will produce a current of one ampère. It is practically equivalent to

(firearms) The horizontal line which measures the distance to which a projectile is thrown; the range.

A unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt; equivalent to the potential difference across a resistance of 1 ohm when 1 ampere of current flows through it

State of being ample; extent of surface or space; largeness of dimensions; size.

Largeness, in a figurative sense; breadth; abundance; fullness.

The arc of the horizon between the true east or west point and the center of the sun, or a star, at its rising or setting. At the rising, the amplitude is eastern or ortive: at the setting, it is western, occiduous, or occasive. It is also northern or southern, when north or south of the equator.

The horizontal line which measures the distance to which a projectile is thrown; the range.

The extent of a movement measured from the starting point or position of equilibrium; - applied especially to vibratory movements.

An angle upon which the value of some function depends; - a term used more especially in connection with elliptic functions.

(physics) the maximum displacement of a periodic wave

The property of copious abundance

Greatness of magnitude