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Let's define restoring force first: A force that tends to restore a disturbed ocean surface to a flat configuration (Intro. to Ocean Science, Douglas Segar).
So a restoring force works against a wave. Those forces are gravity, surface tension, and the Coriolis effect. Gravity is the primary restoring force for most waves. Surface tension tends to acts more prevalently on capillary waves (tiny wave heights). The Coriolis effect, which is not actually a "force," is the main restoring force for waves with long periods such as tides.
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What restoring forces causes waves?
The restoring force in ocean waves is gravity, which pulls the water back towards its undisturbed position after a wave crest has passed. In the case of water ripples, surface tension acts as the restoring force, pulling the water molecules back into place.
When waves travel through water why do the moving water particles continue to return to their starting position?
The moving water particles return to their starting position due to the restoring force provided by surface tension and gravity. The energy from the wave causes the particles to oscillate but the restoring force brings them back to equilibrium position.
What force of nature pulls in earths water?
Gravity is the force of nature that pulls in Earth's water, keeping it on the surface of the planet. This gravitational force is responsible for the tides and the shape of the ocean basins.
How does an ocean vessel float but not a nail?
An ocean vessel has a larger surface area compared to its weight, allowing it to displace enough water to generate buoyant force and float. In contrast, a nail has a smaller surface area relative to its weight, causing it to sink in water due to insufficient buoyant force.
What current brings cold water to the ocean surface?
An upwelling is a current in the ocean that brings deep, cold water to the ocean surface.
What is the vertical section of the ocean from the surface to the ocean floor referred to as?
This section of the ocean from floor to surface is called the water column.
Is there buoyant force on an object at the bottom of the ocean?
As long as any part of the object ... doesn't matter how much ... is below the surface of the water ... doesn't matter how far ... there is buoyant force on it.
Is there bouyant force on an object at the bottom of an ocean?
As long as any part of the object ... doesn't matter how much ... is below the surface of the water ... doesn't matter how far ... there is buoyant force on it.
What is the movement of water from the deep ocean to the surface?
Conveyor Belt Cycling describes the movement of the ocean water between surface and deep water.
Streamlike movements of water at or near the surface of the ocean are called?
Stream like movements of water that occur near the surface of the ocean are called surface currents. Stream like movements of ocean water far below the surface are known as a deep current.
Where in the ocean does the water droplet need to be located in order to evaporate?
Evaporation occur at the surface of the ocean.
What is the most movement of water on the ocean's surface?
Surface Currents.
