What kind of waves are created when you dip your finger inside the surface of water. Suggest a test to prove its type.

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Transverse waves are created when you dip your finger inside the surface of water.
We can place a paper boat.
Its motion will be perpendicular to the direction of propagation of ripples.

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What kind of waves are created when you dip your finger inside the surface of water. Suggest a test to prove its type.

Transverse waves are created when you dip your finger inside the surface of water.We can place a paper boat.Its motion will be perpendicular to the direction of propagation of ripples.

Transverse waves are created when you dip your finger inside the surface of water.
We can place a paper boat.
Its motion will be perpendicular to the direction of propagation of ripples.