how are ripples in water combination of transverse and longitudnal waves?
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Ripples in water are the combination of transverse and longitudinal waves. Gravity acting on the water in crest causes molecules to move down and sideways. Also, they take on a rolling motion, moving roughly on a circle. In this way crest moves along, even though each molecules return to its position.
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Ripples in water are the combination of transverse and longitudinal waves. Gravity acting on the water in crest causes molecules to move down and sideways. Also, they take on a rolling motion, moving roughly on a circle. In this way crest moves along, even though each molecules return to its position.
Regards