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Standard IX
Physics
Propagation of Sound Waves
Compression a...
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Compression and rarefaction is related to which of these waves?


A

Transverse wave

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B

Longitudinal wave

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C

Light waves

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D

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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