2.4 - Derived Equation of Wave Speed
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What does the equation c = √(g * y) represent?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between gravity and wave behavior.
What is the Froude number's significance?
💡 Hint: Recall why distinguishing these flows is important.
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What is the relationship between wave speed and fluid depth?
💡 Hint: Think about the derived equation and how changing depth affects speed.
True or False: The wave speed is affected by wave amplitude for small amplitude waves.
💡 Hint: Refer back to the wave speed equation and its derivation.
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Given a wave speed of 5 m/s in a channel depth of 2m, calculate the effective Froude number when fluid flows at 3 m/s.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between wave speed and flow.
A rectangular channel has a depth of 3 meters. If the fluid at the surface moves at 6 m/s, calculate the wave speed and assess the flow condition.
💡 Hint: Compare fluid speed to wave speed to determine the flow condition.
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