Water particle orbits for a shallow water wave are
A) elliptic and flatten with depth.
B) elliptic and enlarge with depth.
C) circular and extend halfway to the seafloor.
D) circular at the surface and elliptical at the sea floor.
E) circular and extend to the seafloor.

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Water particle orbits for a shallow water wave are elliptic and flatten with depth, meaning the motion of water particles becomes more elongated and less circular as you move deeper.

Water Particle Orbits for a Shallow Water Wave Are