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Water waves approaching the shore will slow down. Which statement describes another change that occurs?(1 point)
Responses
The wavelength increases.
The wavelength increases.
The frequency increases.
The frequency increases.
The frequency decreases.
The frequency decreases.
The wavelength decreases.
The wavelength decreases.
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The wavelength decreases.
Explanation: The wave frequency is set by the source and stays the same, so when wave speed drops in shallow water (v = f·λ) the wavelength must get smaller.
Explanation: The wave frequency is set by the source and stays the same, so when wave speed drops in shallow water (v = f·λ) the wavelength must get smaller.
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