Combined Science GCSE
Compressions and rarefactions
What Compressions and rarefactions means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Compressions and rarefactions
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The regions of high and low pressure or density produced in a longitudinal wave.
Topics that use Compressions and rarefactions
- Transverse and longitudinal waves (AQA GCSE)
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