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Ramesh Jaiswal
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Define compression and rarefaction in the context of sound waves.

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Compression refers to the region of high pressure, while rarefaction refers to the region of low pressure.

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    1. Compression in sound waves refers to regions of higher pressure and density, where air particles are closely packed. Rarefaction denotes regions of lower pressure and density, with particles more spaced apart.

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