One compression and one rarefaction correspond to

one oscillation

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one vibration

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Solution

The correct option is C
one vibration

A longitudinal wave travels in the form of compressions and rarefactions.
Compression is a region of high pressure where medium particles are crowded.
Rarefaction is a region of low pressure where medium particles are far apart.
One compression and one rarefaction correspond to one complete vibration.
Hence the correct option is C.

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Explain meaning of the terms compression and rarefaction in relation to a longitudnal wave.

Write true or false for each statement:

(a) When sound propagates in air,it does not carry energy with it.

(b) In a longitudinal wave,compression and rarefaction are formed.

(d) The frequency is measured in second.

(e) The quality of sound depends on the amplitude of wave..

(f) The pitch of sound depends on frequency..

(g) Decibel is the unit of pitch of a sound.

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

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