An outdoor music festival is designed with multiple exits. If a sudden, unexpected crush occurs near the stage, which consequence follows regarding crowd dynamics?

💡 Explanation

Pressure waves occur because the sudden compression of the crowd causes a transfer of momentum between individuals. These pressure waves propagate outwards faster than individual movement; therefore, the pressure increases rapidly, rather than a slow, uniform increase in density.

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