Question

Water waves are an example of waves that involve

• A. longitudinal motions.
• B. transverse motions.
• C. a combination of both longitudinal and transverse motions
• D. some unknown type of motions,

Answer 1

The correct option is C a combination of both longitudinal and transverse motions

Water waves are an example of waves that involve a combination of both longitudinal and transverse motions. As a wave travels through the waver, the particles travel in clockwise circles. The radius of the circles decreases as the depth into the water increases.

so the answer is C.