At points is 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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At points where the gas is maximally compressed (i.e. at the peaks of the wave), the air molecules are squeezed together, resulting in high pressure. Therefore, the pressure is at its maximum at these points.

At Points Is a Sound Wave Where the Gas Is