Question

A surfer is actually traveling on which part of a surface wave?


the rest position

the crest

the trough

Answer 1

A surfer is actually traveling on the crest of a surface wave. When a wave breaks, the crest is the part of the wave that curls over and provides the opportunity for surfers to ride it. The trough is the lowest part of the wave, and the rest position refers to the flat water level before the wave occurs.