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Waves move in a pattern.

Commutative diagram of harmonic wave properties.svg
Commutative diagram of harmonic wave properties.svg
You can count these patterns. We see how many waves fit in a space. This helps us study light. It is a neat way to look at the world. Can you see waves in the water?

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