A piece of gravel in a stream is least likely to experience which motion?
A) sliding along the floor
B) bouncing along the floor
C) whirling in an eddy
D) rolling along the floor

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Eddies are areas of swirling water that often form along the sides or behind obstacles in a stream. Gravel particles can get trapped and spin around in eddies. Therefore, gravel particles are least likely to whir in an eddy.

A Piece of Gravel in a Stream Is Least Likely