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When waves travel through water, why do the moving water particles continue to return to their starting position?

A: Waves transfer matter, but not energy.

B:Waves transfer both matter and energy.

C:Waves transfer energy, but not matter.

D:Waves don't transfer matter or energy.

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Kirby

9 September, 13:15

Select the correct answer.

When waves travel through water, why do the moving water particles continue to return to their starting position?

A: Waves transfer matter, but not energy.

B:Waves transfer both matter and energy.

C:Waves transfer energy, but not matter.

D:Waves don't transfer matter or energy.

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Gracie Odonnell · Answer 1

The correct answer is C:Waves transfer energy, but not matter. A wave does not move matter in the direction of its propagation. It only transfers energy just like the ocean wave traveling many miles away with the water just moving up and down.