Question

reading check

1. describe what indicates that a water wave transfers energy to a floating object?

the energy of waves

Explanation:

When a water wave transfers energy to a floating object, the object moves. This movement is a clear indication that energy has been transferred from the wave to the object. According to the principle of energy transfer in waves, energy is carried by the wave and when it interacts with an object (like a floating one), the object's motion (such as bobbing up and down or moving horizontally depending on wave type) shows the energy transfer.

Answer:

The movement (such as bobbing up - and - down or horizontal displacement depending on wave characteristics) of the floating object indicates that the water wave has transferred energy to it.