A Boat Tied to a Dock Is Stationary

question 8

Multiple Choice

A boat tied to a dock is stationary. Water waves constantly pass by the boat. The crests of the waves are 3 m apart and a crest passes the front of the boat every 4 s.What is the velocity of the waves?

• A)0.75 m/s
• B)1.33 m/s
• C)3 m/s
• D)12 m/s

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