MDCAT Physics MCQ #3957

In a ripple tank, waves travel from deep water to shallow water. What happens to their wavelength?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #3957

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In a ripple tank, waves travel from deep water to shallow water. What happens to their wavelength?

    • A) Increases
    • B) Decreases
    • C) Remains the same
    • D) Becomes zero

    Answer: Decreases

    Explanation: As waves enter shallow water, their speed decreases, and so does their wavelength. Option A is incorrect because wavelength does not increase.