What do you call the high and low points of transverse waves?

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answered Jan 6 by KarriWalpole (810 points)
selected Jan 14 by TheScientist

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crests and troughs

In a transverse wave, such as a wave in a rope, the medium vibrates at right angles to the direction that the wave travels. The high points of transverse waves are called crests, and the low points are called troughs.

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