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What is the difference between
longitudinal waves that have
different amplitudes?

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Answer:

A wave caused by a disturbance with more energy has greater amplitude

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Answer:

Wave amplitude of a transverse wave is the difference of height between a crest and the resting position. Wave amplitude of a longitudinal wave is the distance between particles of the medium where it is currently compressed by the wave.

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