Question

Which is true about a surface wave?

A:It does not have properties of either transverse or longitudinal waves.


B:It has properties of both transverse and longitudinal waves.


C:It only has properties of transverse waves.


D:It only has properties of longitudinal waves.

Answer 1

A:It does not have properties of either transverse or longitudinal waves.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

D. It only has properties of longitudinal waves.

Step-by-step explanation:

Surface wave is a mechanical wave that propagates along the interface of two different media. Because it is a mechanical wave and requires material medium for its propagation, it has only the property of longitudinal waves. Example ocean waves.

Therefore, the correct option is D "It only has properties of longitudinal waves".