A transverse wave consists of _______ that make one cycle.

The Correct Answer is: (C) one crest and one trough

Explanation:
A transverse wave is a type of wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's propagation. A single complete cycle of a transverse

wave consists of one crest (the highest point) and one trough (the lowest point). Together, these two points represent one full wavelength, i.e.,

the complete up-and-down movement in the medium caused by the wave.

Information Booster:
• Crest is the highest point of a transverse wave.
• Trough is the lowest point of the wave.
• The wavelength (λ) is the distance between two successive crests or troughs.
• Transverse waves require a medium, such as strings or water, but light is a transverse wave that can travel through vacuum.
• Examples of transverse waves include light waves, water waves, and electromagnetic waves.
• The amplitude is the height of the crest (or depth of the trough), representing the wave’s energy.