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Chapter 16, Problem 46AP
(a)
To determine
The physical quantity that can be consideredas constant in the motion of any one wave crest.
(b)
To determine
The reason why the amplitude of the wave increases as the wave approaches shore.
(c)
To determine
The amplitude of the wave at
(d)
To determine
The reason whythe amplitude at the shore should be expected to be still greater, but cannot be meaningfully predicted by your model.
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