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With reference to waves, what is a disturbance?

A. It refers to the speed of the wave
B. It refers to an oscillation produced by some energy that creates a wave
C. It refers to the resistance produced by some particles of a material
D. It refers to the wavelength of the wave

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B. It refers to an oscillation produced by some energy that creates a wave.

In the context of waves, a disturbance refers to an oscillation or variation from the equilibrium state caused by the transfer of energy. When energy is applied to a medium, it causes particles or elements of the medium to undergo vibrations or oscillations, which in turn propagate and create a wave. The disturbance is the initial energy input or source that sets the wave in motion.

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