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Longitudinal Wave ModelPIRA 3B20.35 |
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A longitudinal wave can be seen to travel up and down
the length of a wave machine. The pieces are connected by springs which
expand and contract showing the areas of higher and lower pressure.
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Longitudinal Wave Machine |
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