A Wave with a Height of 4ft Will Have _______

question 7

Multiple Choice

A wave with a height of 4ft will have _______ as much energy as a 2ft wave.

• A) two times
• B) four times
• C) six times
• D) eight times
• E) ten times

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Definitions:

Effective Rate

The interest rate on a loan or financial product, restated from the nominal rate as an annual rate accounting for compound interest.

Interest Charged

The cost of borrowing money, calculated as a percentage of the principal amount on a loan or credit.

Semiannual Compounding

Interest calculation method where the interest is added to the principal twice a year, leading to compound interest growth.

Effective Rate

The equivalent annual interest rate when compounding at intervals different from annually. It reflects the total amount of interest paid or earned over a year.