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In a longitudinal wave, the particles in the medium move back and forth along the path of the wave. Sound passing through a solid, liquid or gas is a good example of a longitudinal wave.
Waves produced by the wind blowing on the surface of a pond are not longitudinal (The water particles actually move in overlapping vertical circles.) nor are the waves in a flag flapping in the breeze.
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DevinA longitudinal wave is a type of wave where the particles in the transmitting medium move back and forth in the same direction as the wave itself. It consists of compressions (areas of high pressure) and rarefactions (areas of low pressure) as it travels through the medium. Examples of longitudinal waves include sound waves and seismic waves.
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What is another name for a longitudinal a longitudinal wave?
A compression wave is another name for a longitudinal wave.
Is a sound wave a longitudinal wave?
Yes, a sound wave is a longitudinal wave.
Is sound a longitudinal wave?
Yes, sound is a longitudinal wave.
Medium vibrates in the same direction as the wave travels?
This type of wave is called a longitudinal wave. In a longitudinal wave, the particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave propagation. Sound waves are an example of longitudinal waves.
Is a P wave longitudinal or transverse?
A P wave is a type of seismic wave that is classified as a longitudinal wave. Longitudinal waves are characterized by the vibration of particles in the same direction as the wave is moving.
