Question

In the formation of ripples in a pond of water, the waves are formed due to

• A. the circular motion of the water particles centred at a point.
• B. the vibratory motion of the water particles about their mean position.
• C. the vibratory motion of the water particles about their extreme position.
• D. the random motion of the water particles.

Answer 1

The correct option is B the vibratory motion of the water particles about their mean position.

1. In the formation of ripples in a pond of water, the waves are formed due to the vibratory motion of the water particles about their mean position.
   
2. so the answer is B.