Essential University Physics: Volume 1 (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321993721
ISBN 13: 978-0-32199-372-4

Chapter 14 - Exercises and Problems - Page 264: 82

Answer

a)

Work Step by Step

We simplify the equation to find what it must behave like: $ d \alpha \frac{\lambda}{2}$ $ 2d \alpha \lambda$ From this relationship, we see that the wavelength must be twice the depth of the ocean, so we find that the best answer is a).
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