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leaffine5212
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Wave problem

Post by leaffine5212 »

Interview

I am in 8th grade and for my science project I am working with waves and my question is what is the effect of wave height on different sea floors? I need some of these questions answered below for my interview section of my report and so I can get a better understanding of my project.
Thanks

Q:What is the effect of wave height on different sea floors?

Q:What is a wave?

Q:How are waves formed?

Q:What happens to a wave as it gets closer to shore?
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Re: Wave problem

Post by norman40 »

Hi leaffine5212,

Sounds like you have an interesting project. The following Science Buddies projects seem to be related to your topic. Background information included in these should help with your research.

https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... es#summary

https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... gy#summary

https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... e-velocity

I hope this helps and good luck with your project. Please ask again if you have more questions.

A. Norman
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