Crest and trough

A crest point on a wave is the highest point of the wave. A crest is a point on a surface wave where the displacement of the medium is at a maximum.

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Crest and trough

A crest point on a wave is the highest point of the wave. A crest is a point on a surface wave where the displacement of the medium is at a maximum.

Source: Wikipedia "Crest and trough" · CC BY-SA 4.0

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