The speed s (in m/s) at which a tsunami wave moves is related to the depth d

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The speed s (in m/s) at which a tsunami wave moves is related to the depth d (in m) of the ocean according to s = √gd, where g is the acceleration of gravity (9.8 m/s2). If a wave from the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami was traveling at 195 m/s, estimate the depth of the ocean at that point.

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Basic Technical Mathematics

ISBN: 9780137529896

12th Edition

Authors: Allyn J. Washington, Richard Evans

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