SPM Q & A : Refraction

Exercise 1.3

1. Refraction of water wave of the sea water


1. Why are the speed and wavelength of waves in the middle of the sea almost uniform?

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2. What do you think would happen to the wave speed if the depth of water is increased?

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3. Why do the distances between the waterfronts decrease as the waves approach the beach?

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4. Why is the water in the bay stationary compared to the water at the cape?

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(reference:JPNP)

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