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Chapter 15, Problem 6DQ

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The speed of ocean waves depends on the depth of the water; the deeper the water, the faster the wave travels. Use this to explain why ocean waves crest and “break” as they near the shore.

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QUESTION:

The speed of ocean waves depends on the depth of the water; the deeper the water, the faster the wave travels. Use this to explain why ocean waves crest and “break” as they near the shore.

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Solution 6DQ Step 1: As the wave reaches the shore, the depth of the ocean will be decreased. So, the speed of the wave will be decreased and the energy carried by the wave w

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