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(A): The longitudinal waves are called pressure waves.
(R): Propagation of longitudinal waves through a medium involves changes in pressure and volume of medium, when compression and rarefaction are formed.

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Both 'A' and 'R' are true and 'R' is the correct, explanation of 'A'.

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Both 'A' and 'R' are true and 'R' is not the correct explanation of 'A'

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A' is true and 'R' is false

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Both 'A' and 'R' are false

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