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Give two reasons why circular water waves decrease in amplitude

Give two reasons why circular water waves decrease in amplitude
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Give two reasons why circular water waves decrease in amplitude

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1. friction between water molecules
2. the wave spreads out onto a larger and larger area, so per unit area, the energy of the wave goes down
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