alleryWhich pair names alternating regions in a longitudinal sound wave?
ACompression and rarefaction
BCrest and deep trough
CNode and antinode points
DFocus and optical centre
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Compression and rarefaction
Longitudinal sound is described by alternating compressions and rarefactions.
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