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Longitudinal waves have rarefactions and compressions. Is this statement true or false?


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a

True

b

False 

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The above statement is true.
Longitudinal waves are waves where the displacement of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave, and the medium vibration is parallel to the direction of the wave. Also, some compressions and rarefactions happen during wave propagation.
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