Wave technology is one-two punch for ice-breaking

Waves generated by submarines as they move through the water are turning out to be effective icebreakers.

By Kevin McGwin April 5, 2018
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The concept of using a wave to break a solid object is well understood, even by laypeople. Find the right tone and you can make a wine glass, for example, vibrate. Turn up the sound enough and the vibrations become so violent that the glass shatters.

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