What determines the velocity of a tidal wave?
a. Ocean depth
b. Gravity
c. Trade winds
d. Coriolis effect
ANS: A
Pierre-Simon Laplace was the first to realize that ocean depth and the location of the continents need
to be taken into consideration to understand tides. He also included in his theory that tides are still true
waves. He incorporated all these concepts to create the dynamic theory of tides. Information can be
found in the section The Dynamic Theory of Tides Adds Fluid Motion Dynamics to the Equilibrium
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