Refraction of Water Waves Flashcards
1
Q
When do water waves travel fastest?
A
When the medium is deeper.
2
Q
When do water waves travel the slowest?
A
When the medium is shallower.
3
Q
What happens to water waves when traveling from deep to shallow areas?
A
It refracts towards the normal line because it slows down.
4
Q
What happens to water waves when traveling from shallow to deep medium?
A
It refracts away from the normal line because it gets faster.
