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Wave types (Constructive waves (Low frequency of waves (6-8 waves/min),…
Wave types
Constructive waves
Lower
More gentle
Wavelengths up to 100m
Low frequency of waves
6-8 waves/min
Powerful swash
Weaker backwash
Causing a gentle beach
Waves don’t crash
Destructive waves
Potential energy at height
Turns to kinetic energy as it drops
Tend to occur in the winter
Steep
High frequency
13-15 waves/min
Shorter wavelength
Causes overall loss of material