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Compression is a Pushing Force whereas Rarefaction is a Pulling Force[Compression is the point when the most force is being applied to a molecule&Rarefaction is the point when the least force is applied].
Compression happens when particles are forced/pressed together.Rarefaction is just the opposite,it occurs when particles are given extra space&allowed to expand.
Compression&Rarefaction are Effects the wave causes.
If you look at any normal visual representation of a Sound Wave,the humps above the middle line are called Compressions,the humps below are called Rarefactions.
What else can I help you with?
Does Rarefaction refer to the compression of air molecules?
No, rarefaction is the reduction in density of a gas or fluid, while compression refers to the increase in density. Rarefaction occurs when particles are spread apart, leading to a decrease in pressure and density.
What is rarefacation?
Rarefaction is the process of decreasing the density of a substance or the reduction of pressure in a medium. In terms of sound waves, rarefaction refers to the region in a longitudinal wave where the particles are spread apart. It is the opposite of compression in a wave.
Why are Longitudinal waves sometimes referred to as pressure waves?
Longitudinal waves involve the compression and rarefaction of a medium in the same direction as the wave is moving. This compression and rarefaction lead to changes in pressure within the medium, giving rise to the term "pressure waves".
Which part of sound wave has molecules that are tightly packed together?
The compression or crest of a sound wave has molecules that are tightly packed together, which leads to higher pressure and increased density compared to the rarefaction part of the wave.
What is the high pressure area of tightly packed molecules?
The high pressure area of tightly packed molecules is known as a compression zone. In this region, molecules are densely packed together, leading to increased pressure compared to surrounding areas. This can occur in various systems, such as fluids, gases, or solids under external forces.
What is the opposite of rarefaction?
compression
Molecules are farther apart in a rarefaction reflection compression or refraction?
Rarefaction.
What do you call a pulse in a longitudinal wave?
In a longitudinal wave, a pulse is typically referred to as a compression or a rarefaction. A compression is an area of high pressure where the particles are closely packed together, while a rarefaction is an area of low pressure where the particles are more spread out.
What of a sound wave is the distance between a compression or rarefaction and the next compression or rarefaction?
The wavelength of a sound wave is the distance between a compression (high pressure) or rarefaction (low pressure) and the next compression or rarefaction. It is the physical length of one cycle of the wave and is typically measured in meters.
What is the opposite of a compression wave?
The opposite of a compression wave is a rarefaction wave. In a compression wave, particles are close together, whereas in a rarefaction wave, particles are spread out.
What is the spread out portion of a compression wave called?
The spread out portion of a compression wave is called a rarefaction. In a compression wave, the particles are compressed together in the compression phase and spread out in the rarefaction phase.
A region of spread out particles ina compressional wave is called?
I believe you are referring to rarefaction. The "trough" of a compression / rarefaction wave is called rarefaction.
What is compression and a rarefaction in a longitudinal wave?
When you have the complete compression and rarefaction of a longitudinal wave, that is one complete wave.
What is the distances between compression and rarefaction?
wavelength
What is the dense region of a compression wave?
rarefaction
Does Rarefaction refer to the compression of air molecules?
No, rarefaction is the reduction in density of a gas or fluid, while compression refers to the increase in density. Rarefaction occurs when particles are spread apart, leading to a decrease in pressure and density.
What types of wave does rarefaction and compression?
this kind of wave that includes compressional and rarefaction is called a longitudinal wave.
