How deep would a submarine need to dive to feel no motion from surface waves with a wavelength of

200 meters ?
a. less than 50 meters
b. less than 100 meters
c. below 50 meters but above 100 meters
d. below 100 meters


ANS: D
A sea is a group of wind waves with many wavelengths, periods and heights that are being generated
by the continual blowing of wind. Information can be found in the section Ocean Waves move Energy
across the Sea Surface

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