1.4 - Analyzing Displacement in Shallow Water
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What does velocity potential represent?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between potential energy and motion.
In which condition do water particles move in elliptical orbits?
💡 Hint: Consider the ratio of depth to wavelength.
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What shape do water particles follow in shallow water?
💡 Hint: Remember the specific trajectory description in shallow conditions.
In deep water, how do water particles behave?
💡 Hint: Think about how depth influences particle behavior.
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Given water depth exceeds wavelength by a significant amount, derive the trajectory equation for water particles.
💡 Hint: Use the properties of circular functions.
Calculate the particle displacement in a wave when given parameters h, d, and k. Compare results when d/L is greater than and less than 1/20.
💡 Hint: Keep track of which equations correspond to shallow and deep waters.
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