The time taken by two consecutive compressions or rarefactions to cross a fixed point is called the _____.

amplitude

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frequency

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wavelength

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time period

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Solution

The correct option is D
time period

The time taken by a wave including one compression and rarefaction to pass a fixed point is called the time period of the wave. Its unit is seconds.

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