Questions and Answers
What is compression in a wave?
What is rarefaction in a wave?
What is the definition of wavelength?
Length of one compression to another
A longitudinal wave travels perpendicular to the direction of propagation.
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What is a longitudinal wave?
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Study Notes
Key Concepts of Longitudinal Waves
- Compression: Region in a longitudinal wave where particles are close together; results in decreased wavelength and increased frequency.
- Rarefraction: Region in a longitudinal wave where particles are spread apart; leads to increased wavelength and decreased frequency.
- Wavelength: The distance between two consecutive compressions; essential for understanding wave properties.
- Longitudinal Wave: A type of wave that propagates parallel to its direction of travel; differs from transverse waves where motion is perpendicular.
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