In a longitudinal wave, the distance between two consecutive compressions is called MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In a longitudinal wave, the distance between two consecutive compressions is called
A. Amplitude
B. Rarefaction
C. Frequency
D. Wavelength
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Wavelength is distance between successive compressions or rarefactions.

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