The measure of the number of waves that pass a given point per unit of time is known as the:
A) angstrom unit.
B) wavelength.
C) frequency.
D) velocity.

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Frequency is defined as the number of waves that pass a given point in a given time. It is usually measured in Hertz (Hz) which represents the number of cycles per second. The wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs of a wave, while velocity is the speed at which the wave travels. The angstrom unit is a unit of length used to measure wavelengths of light and is not related to frequency.

The Measure of the Number of Waves That Pass a Given