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    A Wave Will Begin to Break When
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A Wave Will Begin to Break When

Question 24

Question 24

Multiple Choice

A wave will begin to break when:


A) distance from shore < wavelength.
B) steepness = 1:7.
C) water depth = wave height.
D) water depth = wavelength/20.
E) wavelength < wave height.

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