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Are longitudinal waves and compression waves the same?

Yes, longitudinal waves and compression waves are the same. Both terms refer to waves where the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of energy propagation. Sound waves in air are an example of longitudinal/compression waves.


Compression waves that can be heard?

Compression waves that can be heard are known as sound waves. These waves travel through a medium, such as air, and cause particles to vibrate, producing audible sound. Sound waves have different frequencies that determine pitch and amplitudes that determine volume.


Area in which sound waves are pushed together?

This question is misguided. It is not the sound waves which are apart, but the particles of the medium. A place where the particles are further apart is called a rarefaction. Where they are crowded together is called a compression.


How does compression in longitudinal waves affect the propagation of sound through a medium?

Compression in longitudinal waves increases the density of particles in a medium, which leads to faster propagation of sound. This compression allows the sound waves to travel more efficiently through the medium, resulting in a clearer and louder sound.


What is an example of a longitudinal wave?

Sound waves are an example of Longitudinal waves. They are waves in which the particle is displaced in a parallel direction to the direction of velocity of the wave. They are formed by a compression and expansion of particles.sound is an example for longitudinal wavesound waveLongitudinal waves, also known as "l-waves", are waves in which the displacement of the medium is in the same direction as, or the opposite direction to, the direction of travel of the wave.

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Sound waves are examples of what?

sound waves are a example of mechanical waves


Are surface waves compression waves?

No. surface waves on the surface of water is transverse in nature. It has crests and troughs. Compression and rarefaction will be in longitudinal wave. example sound waves.


Is sunlight and radiowaves a good example of compression waves?

No, sunlight and radiowaves are not compression waves. Sunlight consists of electromagnetic waves, while radiowaves are a type of electromagnetic wave in the radio frequency range. Compression waves are mechanical waves that require a medium to propagate, such as sound waves.


Are longitudinal waves and compression waves the same?

Yes, longitudinal waves and compression waves are the same. Both terms refer to waves where the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of energy propagation. Sound waves in air are an example of longitudinal/compression waves.


What kind of waves does sound have transverse waves or compression waves?

Sound is a compressional wave.


Why are sound waves compressional waves?

Sound waves are compression waves because the molecules of air are compressed.


What the sound waves called?

Compression


Are sound waves mechanical in nature?

Yes: they are compression-waves in the medium transmitting the sound.


Compression waves that can be heard?

Compression waves that can be heard are known as sound waves. These waves travel through a medium, such as air, and cause particles to vibrate, producing audible sound. Sound waves have different frequencies that determine pitch and amplitudes that determine volume.


What is compression of waves used?

you hear that? its sound :)


Area in which sound waves are pushed together?

This question is misguided. It is not the sound waves which are apart, but the particles of the medium. A place where the particles are further apart is called a rarefaction. Where they are crowded together is called a compression.


How does compression in longitudinal waves affect the propagation of sound through a medium?

Compression in longitudinal waves increases the density of particles in a medium, which leads to faster propagation of sound. This compression allows the sound waves to travel more efficiently through the medium, resulting in a clearer and louder sound.