Question 894068
Suppose that a wave forms in shallow water. The depth "d" of the water (in feet) and the velocity (v) of the wave (in feet per second) are related by the equation v = sqrt 32d. If a wave forms in water with a depth of 8.5 feet, what is its velocity?
Round your answer to the nearest tenth. 
{{{V = sqrt(32d)}}} where:
V = velocity of the wave
d = depth of the water
:
d=8.5
{{{V = sqrt(32*8.5)}}}
{{{V = sqrt(272)}}}
use the calc
V = 16.5 ft/sec
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Pretty easy, right?