Transverse and Longitudinal Waves
 

Transverse and Longitudinal Waves problem 20


A longitudinal wave is travelling from left to right. The graph shows the variation of the displacement of the particles with distance along the wave at one instant in time. Displacements to the right are positive; displacements to the left are negative. Which labelled point represents a compression?



 

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