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At a given port, the fetch is 400 nautical miles, the maximum height of storm wave will be

A. 2.073 m

B. 8.169 m

C. 9.144 m

D. 6.8 m

Answer: Option C


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  1. E T
    E T :
    3 years ago

    1 nautical mile= 1.85 km
    400 nautical miles = 740km
    Therefore, height of wave = 0.34 √740 = 9.248 m

  2. Pooja Mangla
    Pooja Mangla :
    4 years ago

    How?

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