In a longitudinal wave, the compressions and rarefactions travel in
A)the same direction.
B)opposite directions.
C)neither

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In a longitudinal wave, the compressions and rarefactions occur in the same direction as the wave travels. This is in contrast to a transverse wave, where the disturbances (or vibrations) are perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

In a Longitudinal Wave, the Compressions and Rarefactions Travel in