A progressive wave differs from a stationary wave because in a progressive wave:

  1. all points have the same amplitude and energy is transferred
  2. no energy is transferred
  3. there are nodes and antinodes
  4. the wave does not move
Answer

A) all points have the same amplitude and energy is transferred

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