SOLUTION: A formula used in the study of shallow-water wave motion is C=sqrt(32H),
where C is the wave velocity in feet per second and H is the depth in feet. Use this formula to find the
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Question 1174317: A formula used in the study of shallow-water wave motion is C=sqrt(32H),
where C is the wave velocity in feet per second and H is the depth in feet. Use this formula to find the depth of the water when the wave velocity is 20 ft/s. Answer by ikleyn(52778) (Show Source):
According to the condition, you write this equation
20 = .
Your unknown is the variable H.
To find it, you square both sides of this equation
20^2 = 32H,
or
400 = 32h.
As a final step, you find H = = 12.5.
ANSWER. The depth is 12.5 feet.
