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List and describe the characteristics of a wave

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Answer:

Crest = Highest point of the wave.

Trough = Lowest point of the wave.

Wavelength = Distance from one crest/trough to the next (m)

Wave Height = Height from trough to crest (m)

Wave steepness = ratio of wave height to wavelength.

Amplitude = distance from the centre of wave to the bottom of the trough (m)

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