Which of the following is correct regarding a wave in the open ocean?
A)Water particles move in an almost circular path.
B)Such waves are called waves of oscillation.
C)Waves do not exist in the open ocean - only near the coast.
D)None of these

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In the open ocean, water particles move in a circular orbit as waves pass through, with very little forward motion. This motion is known as a wave of translation (as opposed to a wave of oscillation, which is found in shallower water near the coast). Therefore, option A is the correct statement. Option B is incorrect because waves in the open ocean are not typically referred to as waves of oscillation. Lastly, option C is incorrect because waves do exist in the open ocean, generated by winds and other factors.

Which of the Following Is Correct Regarding a Wave in the Open