Understanding Wave Refraction

What is the primary factor that affects the refraction of waves?

• Shape of the wave

• Speed of the wave

• Temperature of the water

• Color of the wave

How does the wavelength of a wave change as it moves from deep to shallow water?

• It fluctuates

• It decreases

• It remains the same

• It increases

What happens to the speed of a wave as it moves from deeper to shallower regions?

• It decreases

• It becomes zero

• It remains constant

• It increases

Why does the frequency of a wave remain unchanged when moving between different depths?

• Because it depends on the wave's color

• Because it depends on the wave's speed

• Because it depends on the wave's source

• Because it depends on the water's temperature

In a ripple tank experiment, what happens to the wave when it passes through a shallower region?

• The wave disappears

• The wave slows down

• The wave speeds up

• The wave changes color

What is the effect of a perspex sheet on the depth of water in a ripple tank?

• It changes the color of the water

• It has no effect

• It decreases the depth

• It increases the depth

What is the relationship between wave speed and wavelength in deeper regions?

• Speed is independent of wavelength

• Speed decreases with longer wavelength

• Speed increases with longer wavelength

• Speed remains constant regardless of wavelength

Which formula is used to derive the relationship between speed and wavelength in different regions?

• V = F + lambda

• V = F / lambda

• V = F - lambda

• V = F * lambda

What does 'VD' represent in the formula for wave speed?

• Speed of wave in shallower regions

• Speed of wave in deeper regions

• Wavelength in deeper regions

• Wavelength in shallower regions

What does 'lambda S' represent in the context of wave behavior?

• Wavelength in deeper regions

• Wavelength in shallower regions

• Speed in deeper regions

• Speed in shallower regions