Compressions and rarefactions are seen in: - Vidyadip

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Compressions and rarefactions are seen in:

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Answer

Longitudinal waves only

Explanation:
Longitudinal waves propagate in a medium in the form of compressions and rarefactions . When pressure becomes high , medium particles come closer and a compression is formed and due to low pressure , rarefaction is formed.
Transverse waves propagate in the form of crests and troughs.

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