Question

The distance between any two consecutive compressions and rarefactions is termed as:

• A. frequency
• B. amplitude
• C. wavelength
• D. time period

Answer 1

The correct option is C wavelength

The distance between two consecutive compressions (C) or two consecutive rarefactions (R) is called the wavelength. The wavelength is usually represented by $\lambda$ (Greek letter lambda). Its SI unit is metre (m).