« previous next »

Author Question: Why are long wavelength waves considered to be the most powerful? Consider wave base in answering ... (Read 85 times)

chads108

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 507
on: Jul 15, 2018

Why are long wavelength waves considered to be the most powerful? Consider wave base in
  answering this question. What will be an ideal response?



Question 2

What is the difference between a wave of oscillation versus a wave of translation? What will be an ideal response?


rosiehomeworddo

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 306
Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The wave base of a long wavelength wave lies at greater depth than that of a shorter wavelength wave.
This means that it will feel bottom farther off shore than shorter waves. This gives the wave more
time to build as it approaches shore and affects the underwater beach profile over a greater area.



Answer to Question 2

Waves of oscillation occur in relatively deep water, whereas waves of translation are shoreline
phenomena in shallow water. Waves of oscillation do not actually move the water mass as they pass
by, except in a circular oscillatory pattern. Waves of translation physically move shoreward and break
as the top of the wave outruns the base.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

According to the FDA, adverse drug events harmed or killed approximately 1,200,000 people in the United States in the year 2015.

Did you know?

After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.

Did you know?

Bacteria have flourished on the earth for over three billion years. They were the first life forms on the planet.

Did you know?

Long-term mental and physical effects from substance abuse include: paranoia, psychosis, immune deficiencies, and organ damage.

Did you know?

Warfarin was developed as a consequence of the study of a strange bleeding disorder that suddenly occurred in cattle on the northern prairies of the United States in the early 1900s.

Testing the effects of long-term fertilizing on inter-actions between mycorrhizal fungi and plants o Testing the effects of long-term fertilizing on inter-actions between mycorrhizal fungi and plants o
Thoracentesis. A needle is inserted between the ribs to withdraw fluid from the pleural sac at the b Thoracentesis. A needle is inserted between the ribs to withdraw fluid from the pleural sac at the b
The Hippocampal Formation and Long-Term Potentiation The Hippocampal Formation and Long-Term Potentiation
Base pairing with target RNAs distinguishes miRNA and siRNA Base pairing with target RNAs distinguishes miRNA and siRNA
Apply circular friction to the area of the head around the base of the ears. Apply circular friction to the area of the head around the base of the ears.
Third-Base Wobble Pairing between Codon and Anticodon Nucleotides Third-Base Wobble Pairing between Codon and Anticodon Nucleotides
Video: Electromagnetic Spectrum, Chlorophyll and Pigment & Light

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library