Question

Jane says that the water in an ocean wave at the beach must have traveled a great distance. Jim disagrees, but how can he justify his argument?

A. He can measure the wavelength of the incoming waves.

B. He can measure the speed of the incoming wave.

C. He can note the lack of movement toward the beach of a piece of wood in the water as the wave passes.

D. He can note the direction from which the wave comes.

***Not sure!! thanks :)

Answer 1

I'm pondering...

Answer 2

ok! :)

Answer 3

A wave which have traveled a short distance had a little content of energy, thta means a little amplitude, so I think it is C

Answer 4

that*

Answer 5

ohh okay! :D thank you :)

Answer 6

please wait

Answer 7

ohh okay!

Answer 8

wait so it is not c ?

Answer 9

no, since if a wave starts in the ocean, its energy will decreas as that waves goes to the beach

Answer 10

decrease*

Answer 11

ohh okaY! what would it be then?

Answer 12

I think option A

Answer 13

oh okay!! :D thank you:D

Answer 14

even if I'm not sure, but I think it is option A

Answer 15

ahh okay no worries :) hehe thank you very much!! :D

Answer 16

I'm not able to justify my answer

Answer 17

ohh okay! it is okay! it makes more sense to me now than it did earlier! :)

Answer 18

ok!

Answer 19

it's c

the movement is illusory. it is up and down. the water has not travelled far as otherwise it would have dragged the wood and a whole load of other stuff along and onto the beach