The high point of a wave is called its crest, while the low point is called the trough. True or false?

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The question is asking whether the statement regarding the terminology of wave characteristics, specifically the definitions of crest and trough, is true or false.

Answer

True.

The statement is true. The high point of a wave is called its crest, while the low point is called the trough.

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The statement is true. The high point of a wave is called its crest, while the low point is called the trough.

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In addition to this terminology, the vertical distance between the crest and the trough is known as the wave height.

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