A Skipper on a Boat Notices Wave Crests Passing the Anchor

question 45

Multiple Choice

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

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

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