Waves part 2; longitudinal and amplitude (13.August.2026)

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longitudinal wave

waves where the oscillation is parallel to to the direction of energy transfer

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what must be there for longitudinal waves?

a medium whose particles can move back & forth

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compression

where the points in a longitudinal wave are close together

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rarefaction

where the points in a longitudinal wave are spaced apart

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amplitude

The maximum displacement from the equilibrium position during a wave or oscillation.

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symbol of amplitude

A

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measurement of amplitude

meters (M)