1.6 - Particle Trajectories in Deep Water
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Practice Questions
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What is the main difference in water particle trajectories between deep and shallow water?
💡 Hint: Think about how depth influences movement.
Define particle displacement.
💡 Hint: What do particles do when waves pass?
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How do water particles behave in deep water?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to their paths as depth increases.
True or false: Water particles in shallow water move in circular trajectories.
💡 Hint: Think about the conditions required for circular motion.
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Given a scenario where the depth is significantly above the wavelength, derive the circular motion expression and explain the significance of your findings.
💡 Hint: Utilize the definitions of D and B to frame your derivation.
Compare and contrast the mathematical representations of particle paths in shallow vs. deep water. What factors contribute to the differences?
💡 Hint: Look at how depth alters the relationship between D and B.
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