You are surfing on a large wave. You are half way up the front edge of the wave and maintaining a steady height. You and the wave are moving steadily toward shore at a constant speed. The net force on you is
A. downhill—toward the trough in front of you.
B. zero.
C. uphill—toward the crest behind you.
D. horizontal—toward the shore.
Answer:B
You are surfing on a large wave. You are half way up the front edge of the wave and maintaining a steady height. You and the wave are moving steadily toward shore at a constant speed. The net force on you is
A. downhill—toward the trough in front of you. B. zero. C. uphill—toward the crest behind you. D. horizontal—toward the shore.