A skipper on a boat notices wave crests passing the anchor chain every 5 s.The skipper estimates the distance between crests is 15 m.What is the speed of the water waves?
A)3 m/s
B)5 m/s
C)15 m/s
D)not enough information

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The speed of the water waves can be calculated using the formula speed = distance/time. Given the distance between crests is 15 m and the time is 5 s, the speed is 15 m / 5 s = 3 m/s.

A Skipper on a Boat Notices Wave Crests Passing the Anchor