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Q: Compressions and Rarefactions are characteristic of

  • 1
    Longitudinal waves
  • 2
    Transverse waves
  • 3
    Both A & B
  • 4
    Neither of A & B
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Answer : 1. "Longitudinal waves"
Explanation :

Answer: A) Longitudinal waves Explanation: Compressions and Rarefactions are characteristic of Longitudinal waves. The direction of vibration of the particles is in the same plane as in which the wave is propagating. The particles vibrate back and forth, about their mean positions.

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