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The waves produced by a motor boat sailing in water are :

A

neither longitudinal nor transverse

B

both longitudinal and transverse

C

only longitudinal

D

only transverse.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Water waves produced by a motor boat sailing in water are both longitudinal and transverse as they are nearly circular.
The correct option is (b).
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