How do waves propagate across the water?
A) the wave moves forward but water moves in a circular motion
B) water near the surface moves less than water at depth
C) water within the wave travels as far as the wave does
D) all of these

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Water waves propagate with the wave energy moving forward, while the water particles themselves move in circular orbits. The particles do not travel with the wave but rather oscillate around a fixed point as the wave passes.

How Do Waves Propagate Across the Water