1. Wave Energy and Wave Power

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the formula for wave power?

   Hint

   Think about the relationship between energy and waves.

2. 2.

   State what happens to wave height as waves move from deep to shallow water.

   Hint

   Consider how depth affects waves.

3. 3.

   What is the formula for wave power?

   • P = E * Cg
   • P = Cg / E
   • P = E + Cg

   Hint

   Consider how power relates to energy and velocity.

4. 4.

   True or False: The shoaling coefficient explains how wave height changes in deep water.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how wave characteristics vary with depth.

5. 5.

   Given that a wave height in deep water is 2 meters, calculate the expected height in a depth where C is 1.5 m/s using the shoaling relationship.

   Hint

   Relate C0 to the wave characteristics you have.

6. 6.

   Analyze the impact of mass transport on coastal erosion for waves categorized as steep versus long-period. Provide a qualitative assessment.

   Hint

   Consider how wave energy translates into particle movement towards the shore.