Distance from one compression to the nearest rarefaction is called a wavelength.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Wavelength is defined as the distance between the two consecutive compressions or two consecutive rarefactions.
SI unit of wavelength is meter (m).
Hence, the statement is false.

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