Question
There is one exception to the rule that waves don't move matter. What is it?
A
When ocean waves push water onto the shore.
B
When a fish swims through a lake or pond.
C
When a seagull is floating on the ocean's water.
D
When lightning makes the sound of thunder move.
A
When ocean waves push water onto the shore.
B
When a fish swims through a lake or pond.
C
When a seagull is floating on the ocean's water.
D
When lightning makes the sound of thunder move.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **A**: When ocean waves push water onto the shore.
This is an example where the energy of the wave causes the water to move toward the shore, demonstrating an exception to the rule that waves typically carry energy rather than matter itself. In most cases, individual particles of the medium (like water molecules) move in circular or oscillatory patterns and do not travel with the wave. However, ocean waves can cause the resultant movement of water towards the shore, which is a noticeable movement of matter.
This is an example where the energy of the wave causes the water to move toward the shore, demonstrating an exception to the rule that waves typically carry energy rather than matter itself. In most cases, individual particles of the medium (like water molecules) move in circular or oscillatory patterns and do not travel with the wave. However, ocean waves can cause the resultant movement of water towards the shore, which is a noticeable movement of matter.