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प्रश्न
What is longitudinal wave?
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उत्तर
The wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate about their mean positions in the direction of propagation of sound is called the longitudinal wave. Such a wave can be produced in solids, liquids, and gases.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Loudness is determined by the __________ of vibration.
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1) the distance between the observer on the ship and the person on the shore.
2) the distance between the cliff and the observer on the ship.

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(a)

(b)

(i) If the frequency of the note produced in (b) is n, what is the frequency in case (a)?
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