1.3 - Deep Water and Shallow Water Relations
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What does wave energy flux represent?
💡 Hint: Think about energy transfer in waves.
What is the relationship between group velocity and phase speed in deep water?
💡 Hint: Recall the formula for group velocity.
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What is wave energy flux?
💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of wave energy.
True or False: In shallow water, group velocity is greater than phase speed.
💡 Hint: Recall the relationships of wave dynamics.
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Given a wave height in deep water, calculate the expected wave height when the wave enters shallower water using the appropriate formulas.
💡 Hint: Use values for 'C0', 'C', and the shoaling coefficient in your calculation.
Analyze how changes in wave height could influence coastal erosion rates based on mass transport dynamics.
💡 Hint: Think about practical implications for coastal structures.
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