Ocean Waves

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What is the definition of frequency in the context of ocean waves?

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Frequency is the number of waves produced in a certain amount of time.

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How do you calculate wave speed?

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Wave speed is calculated by dividing the wavelength by the wave period.

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If an ocean wave has a wavelength of 8 m and a wave period of 4 s, what is the wave speed?

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The wave speed is 2 m/s.

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What are the main parts of a wave?

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The main parts of a wave include amplitude, crest, wavelength, and trough.

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What distinguishes a tsunami from other types of ocean waves?

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A tsunami forms when a large volume of water is suddenly displaced up or down.

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What is wavelength in the context of ocean waves?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs of a wave.

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What is amplitude in ocean waves?

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Amplitude is the height of the wave from the rest position to the crest.

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What is the relationship between wave period and frequency?

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Wave period is the time it takes for one complete wave to pass a given point, while frequency is the number of waves that pass that point in one second; they are inversely related.

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What is the formula for calculating wave speed?

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Wave speed (v) = Wavelength (λ) / Wave period (T).

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What happens to wave speed as wavelength increases, assuming wave period remains constant?

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As wavelength increases, wave speed also increases.

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