A buoy is anchored to the ocean floor. A large wave approaches the buoy. How will the buoy move as the wave goes by?

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Jakobe Wells

1 October, 01:08

A buoy is anchored to the ocean floor. A large wave approaches the buoy. How will the buoy move as the wave goes by?

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Turner Barrett · Answer 1

The buoy will move up and down as the wave passes by. A buoy is an anchored floating object. It is used by sailors to navigate through the waters. It is also used to mark reefs and other hazards. When strong waves go by, the buoy will move with the flow of the wave.