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Longitudinal wave
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A wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of the waves motion.
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transverse wave
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A wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave.
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medium
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A physical environment in which phenomenon occur.
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crest
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The highest point of a transverse wave.
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troughs
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The lowest point of a transverse wave
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compression
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A part of a longitudinal wave where particles are clouded together.
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density
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The degree of compactness of an object
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wavelength
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The distance from any point on a wave to an identical point on the next wave.
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electromagnetic spectrum
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The range of wavelengths or frequencies over which electromagnetic radiations extends.
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Rarefaction
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The particles of a longitudinal wave are spread apart.
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