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During propagation of a longitudinal wave, is the region where density of the medium is higher.

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rarefaction

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trough

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compression

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Solution

The correct option is C compression
During longitudinal wave propagation, the region where density of particles is higher corresponds to compression region. The wave travels in form of successive compressions and rarefactions.

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