Water waves have a wavelength of 3.6cm and speed of 18cms\(^{-1 }\) in deep water....
PHYSICS
WAEC 2020
Water waves have a wavelength of 3.6cm and speed of 18cms\(^{-1 }\) in deep water. If the waves enter shallow water with wavelength of 2.0cm, calculate the speed of the waves in the shallow water.
- A. 0.4cms\(^{-1}\)
- B. 2.5cms\(^{-1}\)
- C. 10.0cms\(^{-1}\)
- D. 10.8cms\(^{-1}\)
Correct Answer: A. 0.4cms\(^{-1}\)
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