Mathematics of Traveling Waves: Ocean Tides Are Waves That Have

question 59

Multiple Choice

Mathematics of traveling waves: Ocean tides are waves that have a period of 12 hours, an amplitude (in some places) of 1.50 m, and a speed of 750 km/hr. What is the distance between adjacent crests of these waves?

• A) 9000 km
• B) 32,400 km
• C) 9000 m
• D) 32,400 m
• E) 2500 m

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