Longitudinal waves Flashcards
statistics and meanings
1
Q
What type of wave is a longitudinal wave?
A
A sound wave
2
Q
What is a rarefaction?
A
The part of a longitudinal wave where the air particles are spread out.
3
Q
What is a compression?
A
The part of a longitudinal wave where the air particles are close together.
4
Q
What happens in a longitudinal wave?
A
The particles vibrate back and forth so the direction of their movement is parallel to the direction of a wave.
