When a Sine Wave Is Used to Represent a Sound

question 2

Multiple Choice

When a sine wave is used to represent a sound wave, the crest corresponds to:

• A) rarefaction.
• B) condensation.
• C) a point where molecules vibrate at a right angle to the direction of wave travel.
• D) a region of low elasticity.

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