As a wave moves through a medium, particles are displaced and return to their normal position after the wave passes. This behavior is characteristic of mechanical waves, such as sound waves and waves on a string, where the medium's particles oscillate around an equilibrium position rather than being permanently moved.
As a wave moves through a medium, particles are displaced and
return to their normal position after the wave passes
remain in the new location after the wave passes
are combined with other particles forming the wave
are moved along with the wave as it travels through the medium
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