Question

Describe the movement of the floating object as a wave passes by, and explain why the object is not carried forward with each wave.

2Points
Your answer should include at least two complete sentences.
Be sure to check your grammar and spelling.
You may choose to use the sentence starters below to help you:
When a wave passes by, the floating object will _________________.

The object is not carried forward with the wave because ______________________.

Answer 1

move in a circular motion.

Step-by-step explanation:

Waves are actually energy passing through the water, causing it to move in a circular motion. When a wave encounters a surface object, the object appears to lurch forward and upward with the wave, but then falls down and back in an orbital rotation as the wave continues by, ending up in the same position as before the wave came by.