Ocean Waves

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What is the formula to calculate wave speed?

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Wave speed = Wavelength / 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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2 m/s.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

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What are the main parts of a wave?

Back

Amplitude, crest, wavelength, trough.

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Define wavelength in the context of ocean waves.

Back

Wavelength is the distance between the crest of two consecutive waves.

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What is the difference between a tsunami and regular 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 does the term 'period' refer to in wave mechanics?

Back

Period measures the amount of time it takes for a wave to pass a fixed point.

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What is amplitude in relation to ocean waves?

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

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How does wave speed change with different wavelengths and periods?

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Wave speed increases with longer wavelengths and decreases with longer periods.

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What is the relationship between frequency and period in wave motion?

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Frequency is the inverse of period; Frequency = 1 / Period.

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What is a crest in wave terminology?

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A crest is the highest point of a wave.