Physics
Grade-8
Easy

Question

Which of the following is observed among the particles of a medium when a longitudinal wave propagates through it?

  1. Pressure variations
  2. Density variations
  3. Compressions and rarefactions
  4. All of the above

hintHint:

Longitudinal waves show variations in density and pressure. Transverse waves don't show pressure and density variations.

The correct answer is: All of the above


    • A longitudinal wave has pressure and density variations.
    • In the form of compressions and rarefactions.
    • Compression is the region of high pressure and high density.
    • Rarefaction is the region of low pressure and low density.
    • So, the correct option is d.

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