What is a wave trough?
Wave Parts

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The lowest point of a wave.
2.
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What type of wave is characterized by particle movement perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation?
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Transverse Wave.
3.
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What type of wave is characterized by particle movement parallel to the direction of wave propagation?
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Longitudinal Wave.
4.
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What causes a wave to form?
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Waves are caused by vibrations.
5.
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What is wavelength?
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The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.
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What is amplitude in a wave?
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The maximum distance that particles in a medium move from their rest position.
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What is frequency in the context of waves?
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The number of waves that pass a point in one second.
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