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 propagation.

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What is compression in a longitudinal wave?

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The part of the wave where the particles are close together.

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What is rarefaction in a longitudinal wave?

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The part of the wave where the particles are spread out.

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What do longitudinal waves require to transfer energy?

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A medium.

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What is energy in the context of waves?

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The ability to do work or cause change, which all waves carry.

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What is the wavelength of a longitudinal wave?

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The distance between two consecutive compressions or rarefactions.

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What is the amplitude of a wave?

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The maximum distance the particles of the medium move from their rest position.

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How do sound waves travel?

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As longitudinal waves through a medium such as air, water, or solids.

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in waves?

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Higher frequency means shorter wavelength, and lower frequency means longer wavelength.

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What happens to the speed of sound in different mediums?

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Sound travels faster in solids than in liquids, and faster in liquids than in gases.