Key term for OCR GCSE Physics A, used in Wave behaviour.
A region in a longitudinal wave where the particles are closest together.
Compression appears in OCR GCSE Physics A revision content for Waves in matter, especially Wave behaviour and Wavelength and frequency.
Waves in matter
Wave behaviour • Wavelength and frequency
Waves in matter
Wave behaviour • Sound wave transmission
Waves in matter
Wave behaviour • Transverse vs longitudinal
Waves in matter
Wave behaviour • Measuring waves
Forces
Forces in action • Spring constant
Matter
Pressure • Compression and expansion
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