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September 18th 03, 02:48 PM
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"Carusus" wrote in message
... Is that correct? Surely the total momentum of the wavefronts will remain the same? Friction on the continental shelves dissipates energy as heat. 
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September 20th 03, 11:04 AM
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Greg Neill wrote:
Friction on the continental shelves dissipates energy as heat. The continents themselves flex up and down in response to tidal forces; while the motion is less obvious that of the oceans, some energy must be lost through this process as well. -- Odysseus
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September 20th 03, 11:04 AM
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Greg Neill wrote:
Friction on the continental shelves dissipates energy as heat. The continents themselves flex up and down in response to tidal forces; while the motion is less obvious that of the oceans, some energy must be lost through this process as well. -- Odysseus
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