sources of energy - factors affecting wave energy Flashcards
1
Q
strength of wind
A
larger the pressure gradient between 2 areas - the stronger the winds, stronger winds mean stronger waves
2
Q
duration of wind
A
if win is active for longer periods of time, then the energy of the waves will build up and increase
3
Q
duration of wind
A
if the wind is active for longer periods of time - then the energy of the waves will build up and increase
4
Q
size of fetch
A
the larger it is the more powerful the waves will be
5
Q
what’s fetch?
A
the distance over which the wind blows
