Longitudinal waves

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longitudinal wave

a wave in which the disturbance is parallel to the direction of propagation

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compression

region of high pressure in a longitudinal wave

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rarefaction

region of low pressure in a longitudinal wave

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frequency

the number of compressions or rarefactions that pass a given point in 1 second

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Crest with longitudinal waves

Compression

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Troughs in longitudal waves

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