Did I Draw Longitudinal Waves Correctly for My Physics Exam?

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The discussion centers on the accuracy of drawing longitudinal and transverse waves for a physics exam. The user confirmed their transverse wave drawing was correct but questioned the validity of their longitudinal wave representation, which resembled a transverse wave with varying amplitude and frequency. Additionally, they outlined a method for calculating the volume of air in a laboratory by measuring the total room volume and subtracting the volume of furniture. They also identified potential measurement errors, including the volume occupied by students and possible inaccuracies in the measuring apparatus.

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I just gave my Physics exam paper... and i want ask few questions and confirm if they are right...

Question asked to draw diagrams for longitudinal wave and transverse waves...
I drew transverse waves correctly... but did i correctly drew the longitudinal waves? i made a wave like transverse but with varying amplitude, frequency wavelength... so is it right?

Another question asked Students calculated the volume of air in a laboratory... with tables and windows and desks. How they did it?

I wrote: Use a Meter Rule to measure the volume of tables and desks. also measure the total volume of room. Subtract the Volume of tables and desks from total volume of room. You will get the volume of air.
State 2 errors while measuring.
1, I wrote: The students themselves occupies the volume
2, i forgot what i wrote , but what could it be?

Question A Ball is thrown "U" shaped large container It reaches to right top corner but little less in height, what would be the energy transfer? it was a mcq...
I wrote PE---> Kinetic energy +heat----> PE
 
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Zoheb Imran said:
Question asked to draw diagrams for longitudinal wave and transverse waves...
I drew transverse waves correctly... but did i correctly drew the longitudinal waves? i made a wave like transverse but with varying amplitude, frequency wavelength... so is it right?

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Zoheb Imran said:
Another question asked Students calculated the volume of air in a laboratory... with tables and windows and desks. How they did it?

I wrote: Use a Meter Rule to measure the volume of tables and desks. also measure the total volume of room. Subtract the Volume of tables and desks from total volume of room. You will get the volume of air.
State 2 errors while measuring.
1, I wrote: The students themselves occupies the volume
2, i forgot what i wrote , but what could it be?

I'm thinking any number of rational answers. Maybe inherent errors in the measuring apparatus (equal to one unit) or the fact that you're treating the furniture as if it's cuboid as an approximation.
 
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