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The Nature Of Waves Flashcards

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How does the oscillation of a longitudinal wave travel?

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The oscillation is parallel to the direction the wave travels.

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What are longitudinal waves made up of?

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Compression and rarefactions.

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Which direction does the oscillation of a transverse wave travel?

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The oscillation is perpendicular to the direction in which the wave travels.

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