As stated in the text, the dispersion relation relating the wave number and angular frequency of ocean

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As stated in the text, the dispersion relation relating the wave number and angular frequency of ocean surface waves is ω = √pgk, where g ≅ 9.8 m/s2. Compute the wavelength and speed of propagation (phase velocity) for ocean surface waves with periods 6 s and 12 s.

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The Physics of Energy

ISBN: 978-1107016651

1st edition

Authors: Robert L. Jaffe, Washington Taylor

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