Practice mode Waves

What is transferred from one place to another by a progressive wave?

Correct answer D. Energy, without net transfer of the medium

Explanation

In a progressive wave the particles of the medium only oscillate about their mean positions. The disturbance, and with it energy, moves forward while the medium itself has no net displacement.

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