Water in Waves Is Displaced from the Circular Orbits When

question 55

Multiple Choice

Water in waves is displaced from the circular orbits when ____.

• A)waves enter progressively shallower water
• B)seas become swells
• C)waves reach great heights
• D)waves reach great lengths
• E)winds reach a critical velocity

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