Question

1. the illustration below shows a series of transverse waves. label each part in the space provided.

a. _____________
b. _____________
c. _____________
d. _____________
e. _____________
f. _____________
g. _____________

Explanation:

To label the parts of a transverse wave, we use the definitions of wave components:

• a: Crest (the highest point of the wave).
• b: Wavelength (distance between two consecutive crests or troughs).
• c: Amplitude (maximum displacement from the rest position to the crest).
• d: Trough (the lowest point of the wave).
• e: Amplitude (maximum displacement from the rest position to the trough, same as 'c' in magnitude).
• f: Wavelength (can also be measured between two consecutive troughs, same as 'b' in concept).
• g: Equilibrium/Rest Position (the horizontal dashed line, where the medium would be at rest).

Answer:

a. Crest
b. Wavelength
c. Amplitude (Crest - Equilibrium)
d. Trough
e. Amplitude (Trough - Equilibrium)
f. Wavelength (Between Troughs)
g. Equilibrium/Rest Position