wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Portion of a wave in which density of the particles of the medium is higher than the normal density is called

A
Rarefaction
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Compression
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C
Refraction
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
None of the above
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is A Compression
When the Longitudinal wave propagate in a medium then at some point density of medium changes from maximum to minimum. Maximum density of medium is known as compression and minimum density of medium is known as Rarefaction.
Hence Option B

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Introduction to sound waves tackle
PHYSICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon