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The discussion centers on the relationship between sound waves and air pressure, specifically in the context of a demonstration involving flames and sound waves. It is established that sound waves consist of compressions, where air density is higher, and rarefactions, where air density is lower. This phenomenon explains the varying sizes of flames observed when a standing sound wave is generated within a tube. The explanation is grounded in principles of grade 12 physics.

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I can't hear him properly and if someone can explain it to me that would be great. I have taken grade 12 physics.

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It basically just shows the relation between sound waves and air pressure I think?
 
Sound waves are composed of compressions and rarefactions. Compressions are where the air is more dense and rarefactions are where the air is less dense. Hence the different sized flames when a standing sound wave is created in the tube.
 

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