Physicseasy · Past Paper
In a longitudinal wave, the region where particles are spread apart is called what?
ACompression
BRarefaction
CTrough
DCrest
✓ Correct Answer: B — Rarefaction
Rarefaction is the region in a longitudinal wave where the particles are further apart than normal, resulting in low pressure.
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