Question

matching question
match the wave terminology to its description.

wave crest (a)
wave trough (b)
amplitude (c)

the maximum disturbance in the opposite direction from the rest position
the maximum displacement from the rest position
the maximum disturbance from the undisturbed (rest) position

Explanation:

• Wave crest (A) is the highest point of a wave. It represents the maximum disturbance from the undisturbed (rest) position.
• Wave trough (B) is the lowest point of a wave. It is the maximum disturbance in the opposite direction from the rest position.
• Amplitude (C) is the maximum displacement from the rest position (it can be measured from the rest position to either the crest or the trough).

Answer:

Wave crest (A) → The maximum disturbance from the undisturbed (rest) position
Wave trough (B) → The maximum disturbance in the opposite direction from the rest position
Amplitude (C) → The maximum displacement from the rest position