... a longitudinal wave, it is essential that you understand the physical characteristics of these waves. All sound waves have three main physical characteristics; frequency, amplitude, and wavelength ( ldblquote Notes on: The Physics of Sound dblquote par 3). par The frequency of sound can determine whether or not it is capable of being detected by the human ear. The human ear perceives different frequencies ... compression or rarefaction to rarefaction (ldblquote Biowaves Sound Therapy - Longitudinal Wavelength of Sound dblquote par 3). The wavelength of a sound is a necessary aid in dete...

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