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Chapter 25, Problem 26P
(a)
To determine
To sketch a map of an ocean beach on the eastern side of landmass showing contour lines, wave fronts, and ray.
(b)
To determine
To sketch that the wave move perpendicularly to shoreline as they reach the beach.
(c)
To determine
To sketch the coastline having bays and headlands alternatively.
(d)
To determine
To show that the energy at the headlands is higher than the bays.
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