Calculating Peak Amplitude of Water Wave Motion

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The discussion focuses on calculating the peak amplitude of water wave motion generated by an object dropped into water. Key factors influencing the amplitude include the object's density, shape, and size, as well as its orientation upon entry. For instance, a long pipe dropped vertically produces different wave characteristics compared to a horizontal drop. Understanding these dynamics is essential for accurately predicting wave behavior in various scenarios.

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I have now in some time tried to figure out a way to calculate the peak amplitude of a water wave, after starting the wave motion by dropping an object, with a certain weight from a given height, in the water.

I am not in need of the information, but it would be nice to know.
I will hope that you could help me understand this :-)
 
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I don't know how to do that, but I do not it's not simple...The density, shape, and size
of the object will have to be taken intio account...For example, imagine a long pipe or rod
dropped...if on end,vertical, very different than if horozontal...or notice the size waves expert divers make...the splash is an indicator of the entry efficiency...
 

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