1.3 - Formation of Velocity Potential
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Define velocity potential.
💡 Hint: Think about how it relates to the flow's energy.
What does the Laplace equation describe?
💡 Hint: Consider its role in gradients.
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What is the Laplace equation used for?
💡 Hint: Think about its relationship to velocity and pressure.
True or False: Celerity of a wave increases with decreasing depth.
💡 Hint: Visualize how waves behave in shallow areas.
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Given a wave with a wavelength of 10 meters and a period of 2 seconds, calculate its celerity and discuss its implications on wave behavior.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the relationship between wavelength and wave transmission speed.
Using the dispersion relationship equation σ² = gk tanh(kd), derive values for k when the wave's angular frequency σ is known.
💡 Hint: Think about how varying depth affects k's value and wave dynamics.
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