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What is a sound wave?

What is a sound wave? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (physics) the longitudinal wave of pressure that is transmitted through any plastic material; audible sound.
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During the low-pressure phase of each sound wave, bubbles expanded rapidly.
This is important because a long wavelength means that the sound wave can pass around barriers, like rocks, easily.
When the diaphragm vibrates under the action of a sound wave, the current in the circuit varies due to the varying capacitance of the condenser.
This phenomenon involves the bending of a sound wave owing to changes in the wave's speed.
The bubbles grow in size until they are collapsed rapidly by the compression region of the sound wave.
The transfer of energy among molecules creates a mechanical wave of energy called a sound wave, which propagates away from the source of the disturbance.

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