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)