On counting the number of compressions or rarefactions crossing per unit time, we can get

wavelength of the wave

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intensity of the wave

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frequency of the wave

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amplitude of the wave

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Solution

The correct option is C frequency of the wave
A longitudinal wave is formed by compressions and rarefactions , and frequency is defined as the number of waves crossing per unit time i.e. number of compressions and rarefactions crossing per unit time .

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