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What are longitudinal waves?
Waves where particles vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave motion.
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What are rarefactions in longitudinal waves?
When the particles are more spread apart, resulting in lower pressure and density.
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What are compressions in longitudinal waves?
When particles are pushed together, resulting in higher pressure.
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How do particles behave in longitudinal waves?
Particles vibrate side to side.
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