As the quantity of energy transferred to the wave increases, what will happen to the height and the steepness of the wave?

A) Wave height increases and steepness decreases.
B) Wave height decreases and steepness increases.
C) Both the wave height and steepness decrease.
D) Both the wave height and steepness increase.


Answer: D

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