Compression and rarefaction is related to which of these waves?

Transverse wave

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Longitudinal wave

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Light waves

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Radio waves

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Solution

The correct option is B
Longitudinal wave

Rarefaction is a region in a longitudinal sound wave where the particles are far apart.Compression is a region in a longitudinal sound wave where the particles are closest together.

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