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The command "tar tvf ${path-to-source-tar}" is used to list the contents of a tar archive file. Here is a breakdown of the command:

• "tar": This is the command-line utility in Unix-like operating systems used for creating, maintaining, and manipulating tar archive files.
• "t": Specifies the operation mode of the "tar" command. In this case, "t" stands for "list" or "list contents".
• "v": Enables the verbose mode, which provides more detailed output when listing the contents of the tar archive.
• "f": Specifies the file to be operated on, which is the tar archive file that you provide the path for.
• "${path-to-source-tar}": This is a placeholder for the actual path to the source tar archive file. You need to replace it with the valid path on your system.

When you run this command, it will list the files and directories contained within the specified tar archive file, giving you information such as the file permissions, ownership, size, and modification timestamps.