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On Thu, 18 Mar 2004 07:41:05 -0500, "Jerry" wrote:
Does anyone know the physics behind the effect of the north winds on the Gulf Stream? Simple logic seems to say that a 15 know wind against an opposing current of 3 knots should have the same effect as a 18 know wind on still water. I know, from experience, that it ain't so. by why not? ================================================== This is the intuitive, "non-technical" version. I believe it is similar to what happens when a wave encounters shallow water. The forward motion of the wave is slowed, water starts to pile up from behind, and height/steepness increases as a result. |