A Skipper on a Boat Notices Wave Crests Passing the Anchor

question 27

Multiple Choice

A skipper on a boat notices wave crests passing the anchor chain every 5 seconds. The skipper estimates the distance between crests is 15 m. What is the speed of the water waves?

• A) 5 m/s
• B) 3 m/s
• C) 15 m/s
• D) not enough information given

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