Question

question 1 of 10 which statement best describes a surface wave? a. it forms when matter vibrates in a direction that is perpendicular to the direction of the motion of the wave. b. it forms when matter vibrates in a direction that is parallel to the direction of the motion of the wave. c. it occurs at the boundary of two different mediums, such as air and water. d. it forms when electric and magnetic fields vibrate perpendicularly to each other.

Explanation:

Surface waves occur at the boundary between two different media. Option A describes a transverse wave, option B describes a longitudinal wave, and option D describes an electromagnetic wave.

Answer:

C. It occurs at the boundary of two different mediums, such as air and water.