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Why Do Initially Straight Water Waves Generally Refract Bend As They Approach A Shoreline? [Solved]

Why do initially straight water waves generally refract (bend) as they approach a shoreline? As waves approach the shore, the segments closest to the shore slow down relative to those farther out.

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Waves and Wave Dynamics (OCE-1001)

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Waves 2.10 - Refraction

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