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Keywords: Longitudinal, Propagated, Wave, Motion, Acoustic

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A wave in which the particle motion in the material is parallel to the wave propagation direction. Also called a longitudinal wave.

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a wave that moves in the same direction as the periodic motion of the medium

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See P wave.

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Compressional acoustic waves (P) are propagated in the same direction as particle displacement; they are faster than shear waves and are used for measuring acoustic velocity or transit

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Same as longitudinal wave. See compression wave.

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