Physics 5054 · O Level · General properties of waves

General properties of waves — practice question

The diagram illustrates one wavefront of a wave moving from deep water into shallow water in a ripple tank. What happens as the wavefront enters the shallow water?

  • AThe speed of the wavefront increases.
  • BThe speed of the wavefront decreases.
  • CThe wavelength of the wave remains constant.
  • DThe wavelength of the wave increases.

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