Refraction Occurs Because Waves Speed Up as They Reach the Shallower

question 26

True/False

Refraction occurs because waves speed up as they reach the shallower water near the beach.

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Definitions:

Vertigo

A sensation of spinning or having one's surroundings spin, often caused by inner ear problems.

Sound Waves

Vibrations that travel through a medium (such as air, water, or solids) and can be detected as sound by the human ear.

Amplitude

The height or strength of a wave or signal, indicating the intensity or maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation.

Loudness

The perception of the intensity or amplitude of sound, often measured in decibels.