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11 February, 23:55

Water waves approach an underwater "shelf" where the velocity changes from 2.8 m/s to 2.1 m/s. If the incident wave crests make a 34o angle with the shelf, what will be the angle of refraction?

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  1. 12 February, 01:18
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    24°

    Explanation:

    sin (34°) / sin (x) = v2/v1

    x=arcsin (2,1*sin (34°) / 2,8) = 24°
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