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Longitudinal Wave

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Longitudinal Waves

Here are some example of longitudinal waves:

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Pulling & pushing springs

  • Pushing the spring in and out (compressing and extending), longitudinal waves are created.
  • The coils and the wave move along the same line.
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Sound waves

  • Sound waves are longitudinal waves.
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P-waves

  • P-waves are pressure waves created during earthquakes.
  • They are longitudinal waves.
  • The P stands for primary.

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7Magnetism

8Astrophysics

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