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1. You are fishing in a boat anchored in a bay. You notice that the current is in the eastern direction with small wave crests

1. You are fishing in a boat anchored in a bay. You notice that the current is in the eastern direction with small wave crests that are 15 meters apart, and they are gently rocking the boat once every 5 seconds. You decide to lift the anchor and begin trolling slowly to the west at 2.0 meters/second. In 1-2 sentences, explain the strategy for calculating how often the wave crests will rock the boat in this situation based on your investigation

2. Suppose you were stranded on a desert island with only a convex lens and a mirror. Describe how you could use each of these tools to signal for help.

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