wave refraction

[knotman]

Found this lately. Norway coast.

[Maurice]

What is it exactly that you found, Mr. Knotman? :huh:

[knotman]

Sorry folks, problem with picture transfer. Worth waiting for though.
IT dept. on strike. Hopefully tomorrow. S

[knotman]

Aerial Photo. Standard Physics Book will explain all. If you can\'t read Sennen will explain it verbally ! [img size=550]http://d130820.u28.host.ie/mambo/compon ... /Waves.JPG[/img]

[moonhit]

I am told by a physics teacher that refraction just applies to light. Fascinating photo but I would love an explanation. Physics teacher can\'t help, can you?

[MartinHodge]

moonhit wrote:

I am told by a physics teacher that refraction just applies to light. Fascinating photo but I would love an explanation. Physics teacher can\'t help, can you?

Well if a teacher says it it must be true.
NOT

[DaveWalsh]

All waves refract. The evidence is wonderfully there before you. DW

[DesKeaney]

What is wave refraction?

[brillo]

Wave refraction is expressed in fluid media (eg: water) so tell your physics teacheer that he/she is WRONG! I know that I would have derived much pleasure in doing so when I was in school!

This picture also show Diffraction...the bending of waves through a gap, and waves moving in the \"shadow\" of the objects causing the gap... ie: the rocks.

[maria2]

OK Briany folk.
How would that this effect a kayak?