Question

Which statement is true about surface waves?

The disturbance is only perpendicular to the motion of the wave.

The disturbance does not have a specific motion.

The disturbance is only parallel to the motion of the wave.

The disturbance is in a circular motion.

Answer 1

i know its a dumb question, but i just want to check my answer. i think its either the 2nd one or the 4th. I'm just not sure.

Answer 2

still need help?

Answer 3

ya.

Answer 4

right, so how many types of surface waves do we have?

Answer 5

um. the lesson never mentioned how many types there were before...

Answer 6

odd -- neway, we have got 2 types of them

the q waves, and rayleigh waves

Answer 7

ok.

Answer 8

the q waves HAVE GOT ONLY transverse motion

the rayleigh waves have both longitudinal and transverse motion

Answer 9

ok.

Answer 10

so, what does that tell you?

Answer 11

so, not a specific motion, since its both?

Answer 12

pretty much, yeah

Answer 13

ok. thank you so so much! <3