Waves on water surface are

Longitudinal

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Transverse

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Combination of longitudinal and transverse

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is B Combination of longitudinal and transverse
Water surface exhibits a combination of both longitudinal and transverse waves. When the wave travels through the water, the particles travel in a circular path, both parallel and perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

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