It is also called wave mechanics because quantum mechanics
governed by Schrodinger's wave equation in it's
wave-formulation.
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compression wave is a wave like a sound wave
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When you have the complete compression and rarefaction of a
longitudinal wave, that is one complete wave.
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Draw a series of isobar lines, making them bunch together in one
part of the drawing. The area where they bunch is the compression
wave, now animate the drawing to make the bunching move across the
drawing.