Differentiate between Rarefactions and Compression?(at least 5 points)

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Compression Rarefaction
Compressions are the areas of high pressure. Low pressure regions in sound waves are called rarefactions.
The wavelength of wave is less in compressions The wavelength of wave is more in rarefactions.
The frequency is more. Frequency is lesser.
Time period of the wave is less. Time period is more.

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Compression	Rarefaction
Compressions are the areas of high pressure.	Low pressure regions in sound waves are called rarefactions.
The wavelength of wave is less in compressions	The wavelength of wave is more in rarefactions.
The frequency is more.	Frequency is lesser.
Time period of the wave is less.	Time period is more.