Physical Science (12th Edition), Standalone Book
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Chapter 24, Problem 38AC
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Identify the entity from which the regular, low-profile waves called swell are produced:
a. constant, prevailing winds.
b. small, irregular waves becoming superimposed.
c. longer wavelengths outrunning and outlasting shorterwavelengths.
d. all wavelengths becoming transformed by gravity as theytravel any great distance.
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