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Is an oscillation a wave? Explain.

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To answer the question "Is an oscillation a wave? Explain," we can break down the explanation into clear steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Define Oscillation**: - An oscillation refers to the repetitive variation, typically in time, of some measure about a central value or between two or more different states. For example, a pendulum swinging back and forth is an oscillation. 2. **Define Wave**: ...
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