Physics
Grade-8
Easy
Question
The upper portion of the graphical representation of the wave represent the ____.
- Compressions
- Rarefactions
- Troughs
- All of the above
Hint:
Compressions or crest is created by waves when they propagate
The correct answer is: Compressions
- The upper portion of the graph represents crest or compressions.
- While the lower portion represents troughs or rarefactions.
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