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General properties of waves

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Characteristics of longitudinal waves.

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Longitudinal Waves

In longitudinal waves, the direction of particle vibration is parallel to the direction of wave travel. This can be observed in sound waves and seismic P-waves.

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    State the direction of particle vibration in a longitudinal wave.

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Longitudinal Waves

Longitudinal waves are characterized by particle vibrations that occur in the same direction as the wave travels. Examples include sound waves and seismic P-waves.

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    State an example of a longitudinal wave.

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