Answer:
Its velocity is 16.5 feet/sec
Explanation:
Since the depth of the water 'd' (in feet) and the velocity of the wave 'v' (in feet per second) are related by the equation
v = √(32d)
a wave forms in water with a depth of 8.5 feet, therefore d = 8.5 ft
velocity = √(32 x 8.5)
= √272
= 16.49 feet/sec
≈ 16.5 ft/s