A boat tied to a dock is stationary. Water waves constantly pass by the boat. The crests of the waves are 3 m apart and a crest passes the front of the boat every 4 s.What is the velocity of the waves?
A) 0.75 m/s
B) 1.33 m/s
C) 3 m/s
D) 12 m/s

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The velocity of the waves can be calculated using the formula: velocity = distance/time. Here, the distance between wave crests is 3 m, and the time for a crest to pass is 4 s. Thus, velocity = 3 m / 4 s = 0.75 m/s.

A Boat Tied to a Dock Is Stationary