In: Physics
Answer the following short prompts regarding waves:
Part 1:
Three waves of the same amplitude (1m) but different wave lengths are superimposed. The wave energy density of the first wave is E. What is the energy density of the superimposed wave?
A) E
B) 3E
C) 9E
D) None of the others
Part 2:
Three waves of the amplitudes (1m, 2m, 3m) but different wave lengths are superimposed. The wave energy density of the first wave is E. What is the energy density of the superimposed wave?
A) 6E
B) 12E
C) 14E
D) None of the others
Part 3:When evaluating the potential energy, a reference needs to be identified. Which of the following are appropriate choices?
A) Bottom of Sea
B) Midpoint of undisturbed water column
C) All others
D) Undisturbed water surface
Part 4: As a wave approaches the shore, which properties of the wave are invariant? (select all that apply)
A) wave period
B) group velocity
C) wave length
D) energy density