A wave is a form of energy that exhibits properties of motion, such as frequency and amplitude, whereas a particle is a small, localized object that exhibits properties of matter, such as position, momentum, and mass. Waves have the ability to travel great distances, while particles must be directly observed or interacted with in order to accurately measure them. While both have the capacity to transport energy, the energy of a wave is distributed throughout its entire wavefront, whereas the energy of a particle is localized within its physical body.