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Longitudinal Waves

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Which of the following terms apply to sound waves in air and which to water waves ?

Transverse, Rarefaction, Trough, Crest, Compression, Longitudinal

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Sound waves in air: Longitudinal, Compression, Rarefaction
Water waves: Transverse, Crest, Trough

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