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describing a wave
what does a wave carry?
A wave is a disturbance that propagates through a medium (or in some cases, through a vacuum, like electromagnetic waves). As the wave moves, it transfers energy from one point to another. For example, in water waves, the water molecules themselves do not travel long distances; instead, the wave pattern moves, carrying energy. Sound waves carry energy through the vibration of air molecules (or other medium particles), and electromagnetic waves (like light) carry energy through oscillating electric and magnetic fields.
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