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Teresa comes up with four examples of waves: sound wave, ocean wave, light wave, and Henry. Which of these examples is not an actual scientific wave?

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Among Teresa's examples, 'Henry' is not a scientific wave. Sound, ocean, and light waves are actual waves that transfer energy; with sound and ocean waves needing a medium, while light can travel through a vacuum.

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Teresa has listed four examples that she considers to be waves: sound wave, ocean wave, light wave, and Henry. Among these, the one that is not an actual scientific wave is Henry. Scientific waves are disturbances that travel from their origins and carry energy without transporting mass. Sound waves and ocean waves are mechanical waves, which means they require a medium (like air, water, or solid material) to travel through. Light waves, on the other hand, are electromagnetic waves and can travel through a vacuum, such as space. A wave like Henry does not match the scientific definition of a wave as there is no disturbance or energy propagation described in this context.

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