Capillary and gravity waves are named for the:
A) dominant restoring force.
B) force that creates them.
C) rate at which they travel.
D) wave dispersion.
E) wave refraction pattern they create.

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Capillary and gravity waves are named for the dominant restoring force that brings them back to equilibrium after they are displaced. Capillary waves are primarily restored by surface tension, while gravity waves are restored by the force of gravity.

Capillary and Gravity Waves Are Named for The