Asked by Blaine
Which type of wave would actually slow down when moving from the air into the ocean?
Responses
A Sound WavesSound Waves
B Light WavesLight Waves
C Earthquake WavesEarthquake Waves
D Ocean Surface Waves
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B — Light Waves.
Light travels slower in water than in air because water has a higher refractive index (v = c/n), so entering the ocean from air reduces its speed. Sound, by contrast, travels faster in water than in air.
Light travels slower in water than in air because water has a higher refractive index (v = c/n), so entering the ocean from air reduces its speed. Sound, by contrast, travels faster in water than in air.
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