1.6 - Celerity Calculation
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Practice Questions
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Define wave celerity.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between wavelength and period.
What is the Laplace equation used for?
💡 Hint: It helps in solving problems related to fluid motion.
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What does the term 'celerity' refer to in wave mechanics?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between wave properties.
True or False: The wave speed increases in shallower water.
💡 Hint: Think about how depth is related to speed.
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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.
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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