An object floating on the surface when a waves passes
A)bobs up and down.
B)is pushed along by the wave.
C)moves up and forward, then down and backward.
D)moves in a backward circular motion.

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When a wave passes, the object moves up and forward with the crest of the wave, then down and backward with the trough of the wave, creating a circular motion. Therefore, the best choice is C.

An Object Floating on the Surface When a Waves Passes