Question
Wave energy is a type of ocean based renewable energy source that uses the power of the waves to generate electricity. Where is the greatest wave energy found?
Responses
A on the surfaceon the surface
B at greater depthsat greater depths
C at intermediate depthsat intermediate depths
D Energy is not dependent on depth.Energy is not dependent on depth.
Responses
A on the surfaceon the surface
B at greater depthsat greater depths
C at intermediate depthsat intermediate depths
D Energy is not dependent on depth.Energy is not dependent on depth.
Answers
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GPT-4o mini
The greatest wave energy is typically found **A) on the surface**. Wave energy is generated by the movement of the surface water due to wind, and this energy diminishes with depth. Therefore, the most effective wave energy harnessing occurs at or near the water's surface.