A complete ____ of a sine wave follows its full range from zero to positive peak, back to zero, to its negative peak, and then back to zero again.
A) cycle
B) wave
C) crest
D) trough

Question

​A complete ____ of a sine wave follows its full range from zero to positive peak, back to zero, to its negative peak, and then back to zero again.
A) ​cycle
B) ​wave
C) ​crest
D) ​trough

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A complete cycle of a sine wave refers to the full range of the wave, from zero to positive peak, back to zero, to its negative peak, and then back to zero again. Therefore, option A, "cycle," is the best choice. The other options are not as complete in their description of the waveform.

​A Complete ____ of a Sine Wave Follows Its Full

A Complete ____ of a Sine Wave Follows Its Full