What does a wave transfer - matter or energy?
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It is the disturbance that travels in a wave, transferring energy.
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Waves can transfer energy over the distance without moving matter the entire distance.
For example, an ocean wave can travel many kilometres without the water itself moving many kilometres.
The water moves up and down—a motion known as a disturbance.
It is the disturbance that travels in a wave, transferring energy.
For example, an ocean wave can travel many kilometres without the water itself moving many kilometres.
The water moves up and down—a motion known as a disturbance.
It is the disturbance that travels in a wave, transferring energy.
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