Occurs as energy is transferred through a wave? a. water particles are pulled backwards by the wind. b. water particles are set in a vertical motion. c. water particles are pushed forward by the wind. d. water particles are set in a circular motion.

D. Water particles are set in a circular motion.

The correct answer is "water particles are set in a circular motion".

Explanation:

Wave is a disturbance which carries energy from one particle to the another particle.

Surface wave: In this wave, the motion of the particles is neither perpendicular nor parallel to the motion of the wave. It moves in a circular motion.

For example, If a stone is thrown in the water then the surface waves will travel at the boundary between the air and the water. Water particles are set in a circular motion.

Therefore, the correct option is (D).