Waves moving against a current will
A) increase their height.
B) decrease their speed.
C) shorten their wavelength.
D) All of these are correct.
E) None of these are correct.

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When waves move against a current, their speed decreases due to the opposing force of the current. This reduction in speed causes the waves to increase in height and shorten their wavelength, as the energy of the wave is compressed into a smaller space.

Waves Moving Against a Current Will