When water waves pass from deep water into shallow water, how do the frequency, wavelength, and speed change?
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Explanation
Frequency does not depend upon nature of material.When water waves pass from deep water into shallow water, the frequency of the waves remains unchanged. However, the wavelength of the waves decreases, and the speed of the waves also decreases. This is a common behavior of water waves when they encounter changes in water depth.
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