Ripples on water are similar to light waves in that they both

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A. have the same wavelength
B. are longitudinal
C. cannot be reflected
D. travel at the same speed
E. can be refracted and diffracted

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Correct Answer: Option E

Explanation

Both ripples on water and light waves are transverse waves hence they exhibit all the properties of waves such as reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference, and plane polarization.

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