A Longitudinal wave is basically like a slinky.
Longitudinal waves are also called compressional waves because they show compression and rarefaction, as shown in
"Parts and Types of Waves", when they travel through a medium.
In these sort of of waves, the particles that are in the medium travel in a parallel direction,
like a shark coming towards its prey.
Below is how a longitudinal wave works, using a slinky.
Longitudinal waves are also called compressional waves because they show compression and rarefaction, as shown in
"Parts and Types of Waves", when they travel through a medium.
In these sort of of waves, the particles that are in the medium travel in a parallel direction,
like a shark coming towards its prey.
Below is how a longitudinal wave works, using a slinky.