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

A

`sqrt((gamma a)/(rho))`

B

`sqrt((gamma)/(rholambda))`

C

`((gamma)/(rholambda))^((1)/(3))`

D

`(gamma)/(rholambda)`

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