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In a longitudinal wave, wavelength can be measured as the distance between

A. two adjacent compressions
B. a compression and the next resting place
C. both.
D. none of the above

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Answer:

A. two adjacent compressions

Step-by-step explanation:

A wave is transverse if the oscillations occur at a right angle (transverse) to the direction of wave propagation. This kind of wave creates characteristic hills and down. Transverse waves include all-natural electromagnetic waves, rope waves, water waves, waves generated by the marketing of taut wire.

A wave is longitudinal if the oscillations occur along (along) the direction of wave propagation. The longitudinal wave creates characteristic places of thickening and thinning of the environment. Longitudinal waves include:

sound wave, elastic wave, laser beam

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