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Waves and their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer: Basics of Waves
Longitudinal Wave
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Longitudinal Wave
A longitudinal wave is a type of wave where the particles of the medium move back and forth in the same direction as the wave travels. Sound waves in the air are a common example. As the wave moves, it creates areas where particles are bunched together (compressions) and spread...
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Have you ever played with a Slinky and watched how a push or pull travels through it? That’s a great example of a longitudinal wave.
A longitudinal wave is a type of mechanical wave in which the motion of particles is in the same direction as the wave travels.
These waves need a medium like air, water, or a solid to move through.
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