A Boat at Anchor Is Rocked by Waves Whose Crests

question 14

Multiple Choice

A boat at anchor is rocked by waves whose crests are 50 m apart and whose speed is 10 m/s. These waves reach the boat once every

• A) 0.2 s.
• B) 5 s.
• C) 50 s.
• D) 500 s.

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Definitions:

Shades

Variations or different tones of colors, often used to describe subtle differences in color.

Distinguish

To recognize or treat (someone or something) as different, or to identify the distinct characteristics that set someone or something apart.

Color Blindness

A visual impairment in which a person has difficulty distinguishing between certain colors, typically red and green or blue and yellow.

Reds And Greens

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