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1. Which wave refracts?

an ocean wave approaching the shore at an angle
a wave that ripples in a fountain
an ocean wave hitting a break wall
a wave going around an obstruction

User Viktar K
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Answer:

an ocean wave approaching the shore at an angle

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Answer:

I want to say your answer is A) an ocean wave approaching the shore at an angle. But not 100% sure. I'm so sorry if it's wrong I really tried to figure it out.

Step-by-step explanation:

Refraction of waves involves a change in the direction of waves as they pass from one medium to another. Refaction , or the bending of the path of the waves, is accompanied by a change in speed and wavelength of the waves. Thus, if water waves are passing from deep water into shallow water, they will slow down. ( This is what I read on google maybe it'll help you out).

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