Longitudinal Waves Flashcards by Sreekhar Bharad Bheemaraju | Brainscape

Q

What is compression in a longitudinal wave?

A

medium is squished together

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Q

What is a rarefaction in a longitudinal wave?

A

medium is spread apart

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Q

How are compressions and rarefactions similar to transverse waves?

A

they are like crests and troughs

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