The distance between any two consecutive compressions and rarefactions is termed as:
A
Frequency
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B
Amplitude
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C
Wavelength
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D
Wave point
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Solution
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 λ (Greek letter lambda). Its SI unit is metre (m).