What are Longitudinal Waves? Flashcards by Irina Soloshenko | Brainscape

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background knowledge…

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a wave is a disturbance that transfers energy

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all waves have 4 characteristics…

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wavelength
amplitude
speed
frequency

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Q

longitudinal waves…

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move energy by squeezing together and pulling apart

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