Question

Water waves approaching the shore will slow down. Which statement describes another change that occurs?(1 point)
Responses

The frequency decreases.
The frequency decreases.

The wavelength increases.
The wavelength increases.

The wavelength decreases.
The wavelength decreases.

The frequency increases

Answer 1

When water waves approach the shore and slow down, the wavelength decreases. This is because the frequency of the waves remains constant when the waves move from deeper water to shallower water. As the speed of the waves decreases, the wavelength must also decrease to maintain the relationship described by the wave equation (speed = frequency × wavelength).

So, the correct response is: **The wavelength decreases.**