Multiple choice

2x the ocean waves hit a shore each minute. How much energy will be transferred to the shore?

  1. half the amount

  2. 3x the amount

  3. that amount squared

  4. 2x the amount
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The energy transferred by waves is directly proportional to the number of waves hitting the shore in a given time. If the number of waves doubles, the energy transferred also doubles.

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