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Crest and Trough

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Explain the term 'trough'and 'crest' of a wave?

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Hi Janaoindrila!

A crest is the point on a wave with the maximum value or upward displacement within a cycle. A trough is the opposite of a crest, so the minimum or lowest point in a cycle.
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