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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

A

`frac{sigma}{rholambda}`

B

`frac{rho}{sigmalambda}`

C

`frac{lambda}{sigmarho}`

D

`rholambdasigma`

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