O-LevelPhysicsWaves5054/12 · May/June 2025 · Q201 Mark

A water wave travels from deep water to shallow water in a ripple tank. What happens to the speed and to the wavelength of the wave?

Aincreases, increases

Bincreases, decreases

Cdecreases, increases

Ddecreases, decreases

✓ Correct answer

D: decreases, decreases

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