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A cork is placed on the surface of water. A small stone is dropped in the water. As a result wave motion is produced on the surface of water and the cork starts moving. What kind of motion does the cork describe ?

A

periodic

B

linear

C

circular

D

both periodic and circular

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The correct Answer is:
A
The cork starts moving up and down because of the waves on the surface of water.
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