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Which of the following terms apply to sound waves in air and which to water waves? Transverse, Rarefaction, Trough, Crest, Compression, Longitudinal

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Sound wave: Longitudinal, Compression, Rarefaction; Water waves: Transverse, Crest Trough
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  11. Which of the following statement best describes frequency?

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  17. The sound waves travel fastest:

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  18. When the pitch of note produced by a harmonium is lowered, then the wa...

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  19. Draw the sketches of two waves A and B such that wave A has twice the ...

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