Understanding How Waves in the Sea Are Formed

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Discussion Overview

The discussion focuses on the formation of sea waves, exploring various factors that may contribute to their generation, including gravitational influences and atmospheric conditions. Participants consider both natural and anthropogenic elements in the context of wave formation.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether the moon's gravitational field plays a role in wave formation or if air is the primary factor.
  • Another participant suggests a wide range of influences on wave formation, including human activity and celestial bodies, indicating a need to prioritize these factors.
  • A claim is made that 99% of sea waves are induced by wind, suggesting a dominant role for atmospheric conditions.
  • A participant clarifies that the moon's gravitational influence is primarily responsible for tides, which may be related to the discussion of waves.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the factors contributing to wave formation, with no consensus reached on the primary influences.

Contextual Notes

Some claims depend on the definitions of waves and tides, and the discussion does not resolve the relationships between the various proposed factors.

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how are the wave in sea formed?
has the moon's gravitational field anything to do with it?
or is it just because of air?
:rolleyes:
 
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because of air, moon, humans, sharks, whales, rains, submarines, oil tankers, ships, jupiter, sun etc. the problem is to arrange them in correct order :)
 
The moons gravitation makes tides, if that's what you meant. Thats what I hear anyhow.
 

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