Which of the following represent the distance between two consecutive compressions of a longitudinal wave?

Wavelength

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Frequency

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Time period

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Solution

The correct option is A Wavelength
A longitudinal wave is one in which the displacement of the medium is in the same direction as, or the opposite direction to, the direction of travel of the wave. The waves move with compressions and rarefactions along itself. The distance between two consecutive compressions or rarefaction is called the wavelength of the wave.

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