The number of compressions or rarefactions per unit time is calledof a sound wave.

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frequency

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Solution

The correct option is C frequency
Frequency is the number of crests or troughs per unit time. Hence, in other words, it can be defined as the number of compressions or rarefactions per unit time.

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