Match the term on the left with the appropriate definition on the right. Use eac
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Question
Match the term on the left with the appropriate definition on the right. Use each answer only once.
26. Gravity Wave _____ a. A wave in which particles of the medium (water) move in circular paths.
27. Wind Wave _____ b. The first wave to form when the wind blows and has a wavelength less than 1.73 cm.
28. Transitional Wave _____ c. A type of gravity wave formed by the transfer of wind energy into the water.
29. Capillary Wave _____ d. Wave with wavelength greater than 1.73 cm, whose restoring forces are gravity and momentum.
30. Orbital wave _____ e. A wave moving through water deeper than 1/20thbut shallower than ½ it’s wavelength.
Explanation / Answer
26. Gravity wave - d. Wave with wavelength greater than 1.73cm, whose restoring forces are gravity and momentum.
27. Wind wave - c. A type of gravity wave formed by the transfer of wind energy into the water.
28. Transitional wave - e. A wave moving through water deeper than 1/20th but shallower than 1/2 it's wavelength.
29. Capillary wave - b. The first wave to form when the wind blows and has a wavelength less than 1.73 cm.
30. Orbital wave - a. A wave in which particles of the medium(water) move in circular paths.