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Which standing waves are exploited by glider pilots in the lee of mountains?
AOcean swell
BAtmospheric waves
CSound waves
DSeismic waves
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Atmospheric waves
Under some weather conditions standing waves form in the air behind mountain ranges, giving gliders lift.
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