A Skipper on a Boat Sees Wave Crests Passing the Anchor

question 24

Multiple Choice

A skipper on a boat sees wave crests passing the anchor chain every 5 seconds and estimates the distance between crests is 15 m. What is the speed of the water waves?

• A)3 m/s
• B)5 m/s
• C)15 m/s
• D)need more information

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