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Waves: Compression and rarefaction

Grade Levels: 3 - 12
Length: 00:00:28
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As the wave moves from left to right, particles collide, forming an area where particles compress. When the particles separate, rarefaction occurs. As the particles compress and separate, the wave moves forward.

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