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Water waves produced by a motor boat sailing in water are

A

neither longitudinla nor transvere.

B

both longitudinal and transverse.

C

only logitudinal.

D

only transverse.

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The correct Answer is:
B
When motor boat moves on water, waves produced arfe of both the types because in this case water molecules not only oscillate back and forth but also up and down.
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