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This picture shows a longitudinal wave traveling through air.
Which explanation correctly describes the characteristics of section A of this wave?
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The wave has the highest compression and highest density in section A
The wave has the highest compression and highest density in section A
The wave has the least compression and least density in section A
The wave has the least compression and least density in section A
The wave has the least compression and highest density in section A
The wave has the least compression and highest density in section A
The wave has the highest compression and least density in section A
The wave has the highest compression and least density in section A
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Least compression and least density in section A.
Reason: In a longitudinal wave, compressions are regions where air molecules are closest together (high pressure and high density) and rarefactions are where they are spread apart (low pressure and low density). Section A shows a rarefaction, so it has the lowest compression and lowest density.
Reason: In a longitudinal wave, compressions are regions where air molecules are closest together (high pressure and high density) and rarefactions are where they are spread apart (low pressure and low density). Section A shows a rarefaction, so it has the lowest compression and lowest density.
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