At points in a sound wave where the gas is maximally compressed, the pressure
A)is a maximum
B)is a minimum
C)is equal to the ambient value
D)is greater than the ambient value but less than the maximum
E)is less than the ambient value but greater than the minimum

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Compression in a sound wave leads to an increase in pressure, hence at points where the gas is maximally compressed, the pressure is at its highest point or maximum.

At Points in a Sound Wave Where the Gas Is