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The wavelength of ocean waves varies significantly depending on factors such as wind speed, wave energy, and the depth of the water. Typically, wavelengths can range from a few meters for small wind waves to hundreds of meters for larger swells. In deep water, wavelengths can exceed 100 meters, while in shallow water, they tend to decrease as the waves interact with the seabed. Overall, the characteristics of ocean waves lead to a broad spectrum of wavelengths.
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How long is wavelength?
A wavelength is the distance between 2 successive waves (sound waves, ocean waves, or any other wave.)
What is the wavelength of the water waves?
measurement from the crest of the wave to the crest of the next wave
An ocean wave has a wavelength of 10 meters these waves pass by a stationary boat every 2.0 seconds the speed of the waves is?
5m/s...
What is the average distance between a wave peaks?
The average distance between wave peaks, also known as the wavelength, varies depending on the type of wave. For ocean waves, the average wavelength ranges from about 30 meters to 150 meters. In electromagnetic waves, such as light waves, the average wavelength can range from fractions of a millimeter to kilometers.
An ocean wave has a wavelength of 10 meters. These waves pass by a stationary boat every 2.0 seconds. What is the speed of the waves?
The speed of the wave can be calculated using the formula: speed = wavelength / period. In this case, the wavelength is 10 meters and the period is 2.0 seconds. Therefore, the speed of the waves is 5 m/s.
Which electromagnetic waves has the longest wavelength?
"radio waves" have longest wavelength..
Derive a formula for the speed of ocean waves in terms of Density acceleration of free fall depth and wavelength?
barn
An ocean wave has a wavelength of 10 meters These waves pass by a stationary boat every 2 seconds The speed of the waves is?
The speed of a wave = (wavelength) times (frequency) = (10) x (1/2) = 5 meters per second.
Compared to the wavelength of ultraviolet waves the wavelength of infrared waves is?
The wavelength of ultraviolet waves is shorter than the wavelength of infrared waves. Ultraviolet waves have wavelengths ranging from 10 nm to 400 nm, while infrared waves have wavelengths ranging from 700 nm to 1 mm.
How does the wavelength of infrared (IR) compare with the wavelength of Ultraviolet (UV) waves?
IR waves are longer than UV waves.
What affect if any does the increasing the speed of the plunger have pn the wavelength of the waves?
Increasing the speed of the plunger will not affect the wavelength of the waves. The wavelength of the waves is determined by the frequency of the source that is creating the waves, not by the speed of the medium through which the waves are traveling.
What kind of wave's wavelength compare to a cell?
a sound waves wavelength compares to a cell by comparing the waves one by the other. cells compared to wavelength are electromagnetic waves lol:)
