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The most likely source of waves approaching the coastline is either wind blowing over the surface of the water (wind waves) or seismic activity like earthquakes or underwater landslides (tsunamis). These processes can generate waves that travel across the ocean and eventually reach the coastline.

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What are two processes cause waves to erode a coastline?

Two processes that cause waves to erode a coastline are hydraulic action, which is the force of the water itself against the coastline, and abrasion, which is the wearing away of the coastline by the material carried by the waves.


What are source earthquake waves?

Source earthquake waves are seismic waves produced directly from the earthquake's source, such as the initial rupture of rocks along a fault. These waves include P-waves and S-waves that travel through the Earth and are used to locate and study earthquakes. Source earthquake waves provide valuable information about the earthquake's characteristics and help in assessing its impact.


Which agent of erosion is most likely to responsible for the deposition of sandbars along ocean shorelines?

The agent of erosion most likely responsible for the deposition of sandbars along ocean shorelines is wave action. Waves can move sediment along the coastline and deposit it in certain areas, forming sandbars.


What is one way that waves cause erosion?

Waves cause erosion by carrying and moving sediments along the coastline. The force of the waves can gradually break down and wear away rocks and cliffs, leading to erosion of the coastline over time.


What type of wavefront will emerge from a point source and distant light source?

For a point in space (or from a distant light object), spherical waves are emitted. From a point source on the surface of a liquid, circular waves will come out. In both cases the source will be the focus of the emitted waves.

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If a source of sound waves is rapidly approaching a person the sound heard by the person appears to have?

a frequency higher then the original frequency...


What are two processes cause waves to erode a coastline?

Two processes that cause waves to erode a coastline are hydraulic action, which is the force of the water itself against the coastline, and abrasion, which is the wearing away of the coastline by the material carried by the waves.


Why does observer measure waves from an approaching source as having a higher frequency than if the source were standing?

This is due to the Doppler effect, where the motion of the source compresses the waves as it approaches the observer. This compression increases the frequency perceived by the observer. If the source were stationary, there would be no relative motion and no frequency shift.


What happens to sound waves when the source of a sound is moving toward you?

When the source of a sound is moving toward you, the sound waves emitted by the source are compressed, resulting in a higher frequency of the sound you hear. This phenomenon is known as the Doppler effect and is commonly experienced with sirens from emergency vehicles approaching you.


How waves shape the coastline?

by erosion


How is an approaching siren related to the Doppler effect?

An approaching siren demonstrates the Doppler effect as the sound waves are compressed and have a higher frequency, causing the pitch to sound higher. This occurs because the sound waves are "bunched up" as the source moves closer, altering the perceived frequency of the sound.


Speed of sound is approx 740mph a police car with its siren sounding is approaching you at 80mph at what speed is the sound from the police siren approaching you?

The sound moves through the air at 740 mph, regardless of the speed of the source. The sound ofthe siren passes you at 740 mph.However, since the source is approaching you, more waves pass you each second than leavethe source each second. That's why the pitch of the sound from an approaching source soundshigher than its actual pitch.Also ... since the sound doesn't move away from the source any faster than 740 mph no matterhow fast the source is moving, that's why the pressure of the sound waves piles up in front ofthe source when the speed of the source approaches 740 mph, forming what's popularly calledthe "sound barrier".


If a source of light is approaching us at 3000 kmsec then all its waves are?

have a higher frequency and shorter wavelength due to the Doppler effect.


The Doppler effect indicates that the frequency of energy (sound or light) waves when an object is approaching and when an object is moving away?

The Doppler effect is the change in frequency of waves (such as sound or light) due to the relative motion between the source of the waves and the observer. When an object is approaching, the waves are compressed, causing a higher frequency, resulting in a higher pitch for sound waves or a blue shift for light waves. When an object is moving away, the waves are stretched, causing a lower frequency, resulting in a lower pitch for sound waves or a red shift for light waves.


What is the Doppler effect on sound?

The Doppler effect is a phenomenon observed whenever the source of waves is moving with respect to an observer. The Doppler effect can be described as the effect produced by a moving source of waves in which there is an apparent upward shift in frequency for the observer and the source are approaching and an apparent downward shift in frequency when the observer and the source is receding. The Doppler effect can be observed to occur with all types of waves - most notably water waves, sound waves, and light waves.


What is a constructive coastline?

A constructive coastline is a type of coastline where deposition of sediments exceeds erosion, resulting in the gradual buildup of land. This can lead to the formation of features such as beaches, spits, and barrier islands.


Can a frog sense an earthquake approaching?

Yes, most animals have better hearing than humans. The frogs can hear the primary waves (P waves) approaching. This irritates them and they go crazy. The P waves come before an earthquake.