Calculate Phase/Group Velocity for w = sqrt(gk)

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In summary, the formula for calculating phase velocity for w = sqrt(gk) is v<sub>p</sub> = w/k, and the formula for calculating group velocity is v<sub>g</sub> = dω/dk = g/2ω. Phase velocity refers to the speed at which the phase of a wave travels, while group velocity refers to the speed at which energy or information is transmitted through a wave. The formula w = sqrt(gk) is significant as it is derived from the wave equation for shallow water waves and is applicable to various wave phenomena. According to the theory of relativity, phase/group velocity cannot exceed the speed of light. Changing the values of g and k will affect the phase/group velocity
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Can anyone help me with this?

If w = square root of (gk) what is the phase and group velocity and show that the group velocity = v/2.
 
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Can you tell me what exactly the group velocity is?
I mean its definition. Thank a lot.
Somy :smile:
 
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It's [tex] v_{g} =: \frac{d\omega(k)}{dk} [/tex],where the [tex] \omega(k) [/tex] is the dispersion relation.
 

1. What is the formula for calculating phase/group velocity for w = sqrt(gk)?

The formula for calculating phase velocity for w = sqrt(gk) is vp = w/k, and the formula for calculating group velocity is vg = dω/dk = g/2ω.

2. How is phase velocity different from group velocity?

Phase velocity is the speed at which the phase of a wave travels, while group velocity is the speed at which energy or information is transmitted through a wave.

3. What is the significance of using w = sqrt(gk) in phase/group velocity calculations?

This formula is significant because it is derived from the wave equation for shallow water waves and is applicable to a wide range of wave phenomena in different mediums.

4. Can phase/group velocity be greater than the speed of light?

No, phase/group velocity cannot be greater than the speed of light. According to the theory of relativity, the speed of light is the maximum speed at which any kind of matter or information can travel.

5. How does changing the value of g or k affect the phase/group velocity?

The value of g affects the phase/group velocity by determining the strength of the gravitational force acting on the wave, while the value of k affects the phase/group velocity by determining the wave's wavelength and frequency. As these values change, the phase/group velocity will also change accordingly.

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