4. Wave Energy

Try these first

1. 1.

   What two forms of energy make up wave energy?

   Hint

   Think about what is stored and what is in motion.

2. 2.

   How is pressure related to wave height?

   Hint

   Recall how pressure changes with depth in a fluid.

3. 3.

   What is the formula for pressure in wave mechanics?

   • p = rho * g * z
   • p = gamma * (eta * Kp - z)
   • p = half * m * v^2

   Hint

   Recall the key terms from wave pressure distribution.

4. 4.

   True or False: Wave energy only consists of kinetic energy.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the different components of energy in waves.

5. 5.

   You observe wave heights of 3 m and 2 m in a coastal area. How do these changes impact the total energy available in waves?

   Hint

   Consider how height influences potential energy directly.

6. 6.

   Discuss how water depth influences wave behavior, explaining the variations in kinetic and potential energy as waves traverse from deep to shallow waters.

   Hint

   Link back to how depth impacts both Kp and wave velocity.