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Wave (physics)
repeated oscillation about a stable equilibrium / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A wave is a kind of oscillation (disturbance) that travels through space and matter. Wave motions transfer energy from one place to another.
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A wave is a kind of oscillation (disturbance) that travels through space and matter. Wave motions transfer energy from one place to another.