Question

A transverse wave consists of ________ that make one cycle.

• A. two crests and one trough
• B. one crest and two troughs
• C. one crest and one trough
• D. two crests and two troughs

Answer 1

Answer:

C. one crest and one trough

A transverse wave consists of alternating crests and troughs, and one complete cycle is made up of one crest and one trough. Transverse waves are a type of wave in which the particles of the medium through which the wave is traveling move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's propagation. It is a type of mechanical wave. These waves have a variety of applications, including communication and medical imaging.