2.3 - Assumptions of Small Amplitude Wave Theory
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What characteristic does small amplitude wave theory assume about wave height relative to depth?
💡 Hint: Think about relationships between height and depth in water.
State the wave speed equation derived in this section.
💡 Hint: This equation includes gravity and water depth parameters.
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What is the formula for wave speed in small amplitude waves?
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True or False: The speed of small amplitude waves depends on the density of the fluid.
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A wave travels at a speed of 6 m/s in a channel. If the gravitational acceleration is 9.81 m/s², calculate the depth of the water.
💡 Hint: Use the wave speed formula provided.
If a certain channel has a depth of 4 meters and the speed of small amplitude waves is calculated as 7 m/s, find the value of gravitational acceleration assumed during this calculation.
💡 Hint: Think about how to isolate the gravitational acceleration from the formula.
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