Longitudinal Waves

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A type of wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's energy transfer.

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What is required for longitudinal waves to transfer energy?

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A medium.

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What are the regions in a longitudinal wave where particles are spread apart called?

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Rarefactions.

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What are the regions in a longitudinal wave where particles are close together called?

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Compressions.

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What do all waves carry?

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Energy.

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How do the vibrations in a longitudinal wave move in relation to the direction of energy transfer?

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They move parallel to the direction of energy transfer.

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What is the term for the distance between two consecutive compressions in a longitudinal wave?

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Wavelength.

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Can longitudinal waves travel through a vacuum?

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No, they require a medium to travel.

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What is an example of a longitudinal wave?

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Sound waves.

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What happens to the energy of a longitudinal wave as it travels through a medium?

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It transfers energy from one particle to another.