Are water waves longitudinal or transverse waves?

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Are water waves longitudinal or transverse waves?

PRADEEP KUMAR 10th Dec, 2021

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PRADEEP KUMAR 10th Dec, 2021

Water waves are an example of waves involving a combination of longitudinal and lateral motion. When the wave passes through the wafer, the particles move clockwise. The radius of the circle decreases as the water depth increases.

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