What is longitudinal wave In which medium : solid, liquid or gas, can it be produced - Physics - Propagation of Sound Waves

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What is longitudinal wave? In which medium : solid, liquid or gas,
can it be produced?

Sachin Pandey · Accepted Answer

Dear Student!
Look at the given figure for a better understanding
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Longitudinal waves are those waves in which movement of
particles is along the direction of wave Crest and trough of
transverse waves are equivalent to compression and rarefaction of
longitudinal wave It can be produced in solid, liquid or gases
I hope it is clear to you!
Good luck!!

What is longitudinal wave? In which medium : solid, liquid or gas, can it be produced?