Wave Refraction Refers To

question 38

Multiple Choice

Wave refraction refers to:

• A) the bending of waves by constructive or destructive interference, as the waves encounter other waves.
• B) the change within an ocean wave from oscillatory motion to translatory motion.
• C) the bending of the direction of travel of waves as part of the wave front drags bottom.
• D) the bending of waves until they break, or fracture, to become breakers within the surf zone.

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