Final answer:
A trough is the lowest point a particle in the medium sinks to in a wave. It is characterized by a minimum displacement of the medium at that point.
Step-by-step explanation:
A trough is the lowest point a particle in the medium sinks to in a wave. It is characterized by a minimum displacement of the medium at that point.
In a transverse wave, the particles move perpendicular to the motion of the wave, and the amplitude is the maximum distance from the equilibrium position to a trough (or crest).