MCQ
Water waves are
  • A
    Longitudinal
  • B
    Transverse
  • Both longitudinal and transverse
  • D
    Neither longitudinal nor transverse

Answer

Correct option: C.
Both longitudinal and transverse
c
(c)Water waves are transverse as well as longitudinal in nature.

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