Practice Shallow Water (2.3) - Introduction to wave mechanics (Contd.)

Practice: Shallow Water

Lesson 2.3Introduction to wave mechanics (Contd.)

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Question 1.
What is the condition for classifying water as shallow?
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Think of the ratio of depth to wavelength.
Question 2.
What is the equation for wave speed in shallow water?
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Recall that this takes into account depth.
3Question 3.
What is the main characteristic of shallow water waves?
- They are independent of depth
- Their speed depends on water depth
- They occur at all depths
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Think about how water influences wave behavior.
4Question 4.
True or False: The equation for wave speed in deep water is C = √(gd).
- True
- False
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Recall the definitions for each water type.
Question 5.
You are tasked with analyzing wave behavior near a coastal area with a varying depth of 3 meters and a wavelength of 60 meters. Determine if the water is considered shallow, intermediate, or deep and calculate the wave speed.
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Estimate the d/L ratio first.
Question 6.
An engineering report suggests using C = √(gL) in shallow conditions where L is wavelength = 100m. Identify the fallacy in the analysis.
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Evaluate how the water affects wave speeds.

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