What happens to waves when there is refraction in bays?
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What happens to waves when there is refraction in bays?
Wave Refraction:
Wave refraction refers to the change in the direction of waves as the medium through which they travel changes. This change in direction is accompanied by changes in the speed and wavelength (also wave properties/characteristics).
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View this answerWaves are refracted outwards in bays, due to wave refraction. The divergence of the waves reduces the amount of energy reaching the coastline. In the...
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Chapter 12 / Lesson 2Explore wave propagation. Learn the definition of wave propagation and discover its different directions. Find the factors that affect wave propagation speed.