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Why the sound waves are represented like transverse waves in the study of vibrations of air columns?

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Why the sound waves are represented like transverse waves in the study of vibrations of air columns?

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  1. Just to help you visualize the variation of longitudinal displacement (or pressure, depending on what's being shown) of the wave, and the nodes and antinodes. It helps, especially in understanding the difference between open and closed columns, but yes it can be misleading if you take it literally.

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