Question

What does the trough of a wave refer to? A. the highest point on the wave B. the lowest point of the wave C. the midline of the wave D. any random point on the wav

Answer 1

B. It refers to the lowest point

Answer 2

Answer:

Option (B)

Explanation:

A transverse wave motion is in the form of crests and troughs.

The maximum displacement on either side from the mean position is called its amplitude.

The highest point on the wave is called crest.

The lowest point on the wave is called trough.

The distance between two consecutive crest or trough is called wavelength.