Wave velocity Use Exercise 69 to do the following calculations.
- a. Find the velocity of a wave where λ = 50 m and d = 20 m.
- b. Determine the depth of the water if a wave with λ = 15 m is traveling at v = 4.5 m/s.
69. Wavelength The velocity of a surface wave on the ocean is given by
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