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What is a region of increased pressure in a longitudinal wave?
A region of increased pressure in a longitudinal wave is called a compression. Compressions occur when particles are closer together, resulting in higher pressure.
Is crest related to longitudianl or rarefraction?
The crest of a wave is related to the concept of longitudinal waves. In longitudinal waves, particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of wave propagation. Rarefaction, on the other hand, refers to the region of a longitudinal wave where the particles are spread out.
What is a rarefraction in a wave?
A rarefaction is a region in a longitudinal wave where the particles are spread out, resulting in a decrease in pressure and density compared to the surrounding areas. It is the opposite of a compression, where particles are closer together and pressure is higher.
What is determined by the amount of energy a sound wave carries?
The intensity of a sound, which determines its loudness, is determined by the amount of energy a sound wave carries. This energy is influenced by the amplitude of the wave, with higher amplitudes corresponding to louder sounds.
How are rarefraction and reflection manifiested in sound?
Rarefaction in sound refers to the decrease in air pressure caused by a sound wave, leading to the expansion of air molecules. Reflection in sound occurs when a sound wave strikes a surface and bounces back, creating an echo or reverberation effect.
What does rarefraction mean?
The spreading of molecules of sound. :)
What is a region increased pressure in a longitudinal wave?
rarefraction
Where all molecules are spread apart in a longitudinal wave?
rarefraction
What fraction of the earths electricity is used by light globes?
Rarefraction
Which part of a longitudinal wave is spread out?
RAREFRACTION
Which part of sound wave has molecules that are not tightly packed together?
rarefraction
What would you look for in order to determine whether a wave is longitudinal?
compression and rarefraction
What is a series of compression and rarefactions travel through a medium?
a series copression and rarefraction traving through a medium
What are areas of compression and rarefraction and in which type of waves do they apply?
i don't know but the last comment was very inappropriate.
What is an example of rarefaction?
Rarefraction is part of asound wave where the particles of the medium through which it is travelling are spread out.
What is a region of increased pressure in a longitudinal wave?
A region of increased pressure in a longitudinal wave is called a compression. Compressions occur when particles are closer together, resulting in higher pressure.
Which part of a compressional wave has the lowest density?
Compression is the region of a longitudinal wave in which the density and pressure are at a maximum. Rarefaction is the region of a longitudinal wave in which the density and pressure are at a minimum.
