1.2 - Expression of Particle Displacement
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What is particle displacement?
💡 Hint: Recall the original position of the water particle.
What do D and B represent in the equations?
💡 Hint: Think about the shape of the orbit.
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What type of motion do water particles exhibit in shallow water?
💡 Hint: Think about the shape of the orbit in shallow waters.
True or False: In deep water, the motion of water particles is elliptical.
💡 Hint: Recall the distinctions made in class regarding depth.
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Determine the type of particle motion for a wave with a height of 1.5m and depth of 10m.
💡 Hint: Consider the proportionality between depth and wave properties.
If a water particle at a certain depth follows an orbit of 0.8m radius in deep water, how does this affect the equations for D and B?
💡 Hint: Revisit the deep water equations to understand the circular relationship.
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