Practice Potential Energy Calculation (4.2) - Introduction to wave mechanics (Contd.)
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Potential Energy Calculation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the formula for potential energy due to waves?

💡 Hint: Think about how wave amplitude relates to energy.

Question 2 Easy

Define specific weight (γ) in the context of hydraulic systems.

💡 Hint: Consider how weight relates to volume.

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Question 1

What is the potential energy formula for waves?

γa²/2
γa²/4
a²/γ

💡 Hint: Remember how energy relates to height and weight.

Question 2

Kinetic energy is related to what physical aspect of the wave?

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the mass and velocity relationship.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Calculate the total energy of a wave system where the wave amplitude is 1.5 meters and the specific weight of water is 9.81 kN/m³.

💡 Hint: Use the potential energy formula to find values step by step.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss how a change in wave amplitude effects wave energy in hydraulic applications, providing numerical examples.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the relationship between amplitude and squared energy variations.

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