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What type of energy is possessed by huge waves near the seashore?

The huge waves near the sea shore possess the kinetic energy in them. Due to the blowing of wind on the surface of sea, very fast sea waves moves on its surface. The kinetic energy of the sea waves can be used to generate electricity.


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