A wave in general, is a disturbance that travels through a point in space. It is composed of a series of alternating peaks and valleys.
Peaks are points along the wave, where its amplitude or displacement from the rest position is maximum in a positive upward direction. These peaks are also referred to as 'crests'. Valleys or 'troughs' are points with maximum displacement in the negative downward direction.
In a water wave (or waves in general), the distance between two crests or peaks is referred to as the wavelength represented by the greek symbol, λ.
The highest point of a wave<span> is </span>called<span> the </span>crest<span>. ... </span>Wave<span> height is the vertical </span>distance between<span> the </span>crest<span> and trough. Wavelength is the horizontal </span>distance between waves<span> in a series. Wavelength can be measured </span>between two wave crests<span>.</span>
