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5 February, 08:35

Describe the properties of a longitudinal wave

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    A longitudinal wave is a wave whose direction of oscillation is the same as the direction of propagation. An example of longitudinal waves are sound waves, which consist of alternating regions of compressed/rarefacted air that oscillate in the same direction the wave is travelling to.
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