Practice Celerity Calculation - 1.6 | 21. Velocity Potential Derivation | Hydraulic Engineering - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

Define wave celerity.

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between wavelength and period.

Question 2

Easy

What is the Laplace equation used for?

💡 Hint: It helps in solving problems related to fluid motion.

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Question 1

What does the term 'celerity' refer to in wave mechanics?

  • Speed of sound
  • Speed of wave
  • Speed of water flow

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between wave properties.

Question 2

True or False: The wave speed increases in shallower water.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how depth is related to speed.

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Question 1

A wave has a wavelength of 15 m and a frequency of 0.5 Hz. Calculate its wave speed and explain how the depth influences this speed.

💡 Hint: Convert frequency to period and use the celerity formula.

Question 2

Derive the expression for wave speed as a function of water depth using the dispersion relationship.

💡 Hint: Write down the definitions for each variable involved.

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