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The speed `(v)` of ripples on the surface of waterdepends on surface tension `(sigma)`, density `(rho)` and wavelength `(lambda)`. The square of speed `(v)` is proportional to

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`(sigma)/(rho lambda)`

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`(rho)/(sigma lambda)`

C

`(lambda)/(sigma rho)`

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`rho lambda sigma`

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