Longitudinal Waves Flashcards by Daniel Klette | Brainscape

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Longitudinal wave

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Wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of motion of the wave

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Compression

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A region of high pressure in a longitudinal wave

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Rarefaction

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A region of low pressure in a longitudinal wave

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