Which type of wave is characterized by circular motion?

transverse wave

primary wave

surface wave

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Which type of wave is characterized by circular motion?
 
		
transverse wave
 		
primary wave
 		
surface wave

anonymous · Answer

Surface waves. Surface Wave A surface wave is a combination of a transverse wave and a longitudinal wave. Surface waves are so called because particles on the surface of an ocean wave travel in this manner. The combination of the two types of waves results in a circular motion that slowly propagates horizontally through space. Particles exhibit less vertical motion as they move further below the surface until they become true longitudinal waves. Read more: Type & Kinds of Waves in Physics | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/info_10064836_type-kinds-waves-physics.html#ixzz1tkzO5fIG

anonymous · Answer

Thanks, I appreciate the help.