Water waves are:
Correct answer: D. Progressive waves
- A. Longitudinal waves
- B. Transverse waves
- C. None of these
- D. Progressive waves
Explanation
Water waves are both longitudinal and transverse. They displace along the direction of propagation of the medium (water) and perpendicular to it as well. However, water waves are also progressive i.e. they spread out from a source.Since the term progressive wave includes both transverse and longitudinal types of waves, the correct option is progressive wave.
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