In a Swell,wavelength Is Constant

question 67

Multiple Choice

In a swell,wavelength is constant.As a swell touches bottom,the wavelength

• A)increases and velocity decreases.
• B)shortens and velocity decreases.
• C)shortens and velocity increases.
• D)and velocity increase.

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