Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32162-592-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-32162-592-2

Chapter 11 - Oscillations and Waves - General Problems - Page 327: 86

Answer

0.21 h, or about 13 minutes.

Work Step by Step

The drop in sea level means that a trough has just arrived (see figure 11–24). The peak of the wave is just one-half wavelength behind the trough, and the wave is traveling at 550 km/h. The arrival time is the distance divided by the speed. $$t=\frac{\lambda/2}{v}=\frac{235km}{2 \times 550 km/h}\approx 0.21h$$ This is about 13 minutes. Run!
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.