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The waves produced by motor boat sailing on water are

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. transverse
  2. longitudinal
  3. longitudinal and transverse
  4. stationary

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: longitudinal and transverse

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) longitudinal and transverse šŸ“š Explanation: A motorboat moving on water produces two types of waves simultaneously. The disturbances created 'within' the water are 'longitudinal' (sound waves), while the visible ripples on the 'surface' are 'transverse' waves. This combination is typical for disturbances at the boundary of two different media like air and water.