A longitudinal wave is composed of _________.

Rarefaction

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Compression

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Both

A

and

B

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is B Both $A$ and $B$
The waves in which the individual particles of the medium move in a direction parallel to the direction of propagation of the disturbance are known as longitudinal waves. The waves propagate in the medium as a series of
compressions and rarefactions.

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