Physical Universe
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Author: KRAUSKOPF, Konrad B. (konrad Bates), Beiser, Arthur
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Chapter 14, Problem 53E
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The factors that govern the height of the waves which are produced when a wind blow over the surface of a calm body of deep water.
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Physical Universe
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