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    Waves at the Shore Will Start to Break When the
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Waves at the Shore Will Start to Break When the

Question 17

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Waves at the shore will start to break when the .


A) water depth is about twice the wavelength
B) crest flattens into a rounded form
C) wave period increases to 15 seconds
D) wave height to water depth ratio is 3:4

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