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A rock is dropped in water, and waves spread over the flat

Chapter 11, Problem 29E

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A rock is dropped in water, and waves spread over the flat surface of the water. What becomes of the energy in these waves when they die out?.

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A rock is dropped in water, and waves spread over the flat surface of the water. What becomes of the energy in these waves when they die out?.

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Solution 29E Step 1 of 2: As we drop the rock into water with certain speed, the rock will posses some kinetic energy. When it is dropped into water, the kinetic energy of the rock is transferred into water, resulting in the generation of waves.

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