Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Transverse and longitudinal waves

Transverse and longitudinal waves — practice question

In a longitudinal wave, the particles vibrate in a direction parallel to the direction in which the wave transfers energy. This wave may be shown on a graph of particle displacement against distance from the source. Which point on the graph marks the centre of a compression?

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