Question

question 18 of 25 which term describes the part of the wave shown below? a. rarefaction b. crest c. compression d. trough

Explanation:

In a longitudinal wave, compression is the region where the particles are close together. The part of the wave shown has particles bunched up, which is a compression. Rarefaction is where particles are spread out. Crest and trough are terms for transverse waves, not applicable here.

Answer:

C. Compression