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~Waves are the forward movement of the ocean's water due to the oscillation of water particles by the frictional drag of wind over the water's surface.~Waves can vary in size and strength based on wind speed and friction on the water's surface or outside factors such as boats. The small wave trains created by a boat's movement on the water are called wake. By contrast, high winds and storms can generate large groups of wave trains with enormous energy.~In addition, undersea earthquakes or other sharp motions in the seafloor can sometimes generate enormous waves, called tsunamis (inappropriately known as tidal waves) that can devastate entire Coastlines.
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What creates force?
Mass and acceleration creates force (Mass*Acceleration=Force).
What can giant ocean waves do to aircraft carriers?
Yes. 90 ft ocean waves can tip the whole entire aircraft carrier over and crush it.
Does friction force things away?
not necessarily sometimes it creates force sometimes not
A barrier that breaks the force of incoming waves is called a what?
jetty
What countries get tsunamis?
Tsunamis or Tidal Waves can happen on any country that borders a Sea or an Ocean.
What force sets ocean waves in motion?
air
What is the force that creates the greatest effect on the ocean tide?
my face
How do ocean waves get their energy and how is this energy transferred through the water?
Ocean waves get their energy from the wind, which creates friction on the surface of the water. This energy is transferred through the water by the movement of water particles in a circular motion, causing the waves to propagate and travel across the ocean.
What type of medium does an ocean wave travel through?
Ocean waves travel through the medium of water. As the wind transfers energy to the surface of the ocean, it creates ripples that develop into waves that propagate across the water's surface.
What is the wave of the ocean?
The ocean...
Ocean waves contain energy that is transferred to them by what?
Ocean waves contain energy that is primarily transferred to them by wind. As wind blows across the surface of the water, it creates friction and transfers some of its kinetic energy to the water, forming waves.
Where do ocean waves start?
Ocean waves are formed by the wind transferring its energy to the surface of the water. When the wind blows across the surface of the ocean, it creates ripples that then develop into waves. The size and power of the waves depend on factors such as wind speed, duration, and fetch (the distance over which the wind blows).
The energy of ocean waves comes from the energy of?
Mostly by wind blowing across the water's surface.
Which geologic force creates the narrow continental margin surrounding the pacific ocean?
weed
Can the ocean erode?
Ocean waves are what causes weathering and erosion on the coast. The force of the waves can create cracks in rocks and break them apart into smaller rockogjswziys.
What is The most common wave generating force in the ocean?
Progressive Wave ( Gravity waves )
How do tidal waves form and what factors contribute to their creation?
Tidal waves, also known as tsunamis, are caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides that displace a large amount of water. The force of these events creates powerful waves that travel across the ocean. Factors that contribute to the formation of tidal waves include the magnitude and location of the initial disturbance, the depth of the water, and the shape of the coastline that the waves encounter.
