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How do particles move when a surface wave passes through a medium?

A.
Neither parallel nor perpendicular to the direction of wave motion

B.
Parallel to the direction of wave motion

C.
Perpendicular to the direction of wave motion

D.
Both parallel and perpendicular to the direction of wave motion

How do particles move when a surface wave passes through a medium? A. Neither parallel-example-1
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They move in a perpendicular direction to the direction of wave motion. Happy to help!
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