Physics- Longitudinal Waves
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Longitudinal wave
A wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of motion of the wave.
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Wavelength
The distance between two successive points in phase(Compression to Compression)
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Amplitude
The maximum displacement of a particle from its equilibrium position
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Compression
A region of high pressure in a longitudinal wave.
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Rarefaction
A region of low pressure in a longitudinal wave
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Frequency
The number of wave pulses/cycles per second
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Period
The time taken for one complete wave pulse.(One vibration)
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