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The largest displacement from equilibrium during an oscillation is the:

AAttitude
BAmplitude
CAltitude
DAptitude
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Amplitude
1. It marks the extremes of the swing. 2. It is measured from the rest position. 3. That is the amplitude. _Source: OpenStax University Physics Volume 1, Chapter 15, Oscillations._
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