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What do waves primarily carry?

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General properties of waves

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What do waves primarily carry?.

  1. A.Matter
  2. B.Energy
  3. C.Sound
  4. D.Light

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Waves and Energy

Waves are disturbances that carry energy from one place to another without moving matter. Examples include sound waves and light waves.

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    Explain how waves can carry energy without moving matter.

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