Question

Explain the terms crest and trough in relation
transverse
wave.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Crests and troughs

A crest is a point on the wave where the displacement of the medium is at a maximum. A point on the wave is a trough if the displacement of the medium at that point is at a minimum.

Answer 2

Answer:

A crest is the highest point the medium rises to and a trough is the lowest point the medium sinks to. Crests and troughs on a transverse wave are shown in Figure