Which correctly identifies the parts of a transverse wave? A: crest B: amplitude C: wavelength D: trough A: trough B: amplitude C: crest D: wavelength A: trough B: amplitude C: wavelength D: crest A: crest B: amplitude C: trough D: wavelength

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Kristin Hurley

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21 June, 08:03

Which correctly identifies the parts of a transverse wave? A: crest B: amplitude C: wavelength D: trough A: trough B: amplitude C: crest D: wavelength A: trough B: amplitude C: wavelength D: crest A: crest B: amplitude C: trough D: wavelength

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Jair Chambers · Answer 1

In transverse waves the particles are oscillating perpendicular to the direction of propagation of waves.

The uppermost part of the wave is crests and the lowermost part is troughs.

Wavelength of a transverse wave is defined as the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs.

Amplitude is the maximum distance or displacement covered by a wave.

So, crest, amplitude, trough and wavelength identifies the parts of a transverse wave.