Captain Ahab Notices That the Waves Passing the Anchored Pequod

question 22

Multiple Choice

Captain Ahab notices that the waves passing the anchored Pequod are 10 feet from crest to crest, and that each minute 4 crests pass. The wave speed is

• A) 80 feet per minute.
• B) 40 feet per minute.
• C) 20 feet per minute.
• D) 5 feet per minute.

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