B Diving into ellipsoid swimming pool at one focus

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Diving into a half-ellipsoid swimming pool at one focus could theoretically create a splash that reaches the other focus, but the effectiveness of this depends on the diver's shape and size. Most water displacement occurs away from the foci, and while small objects might be projected up, larger divers would not experience the same effect. The discussion highlights the complexities of wave behavior, including pressure waves and gravity waves, and their different propagation speeds in water. Experimentation with models could help visualize these effects, particularly in comparing how different wave types interact in a 3D ellipsoidal shape. Overall, the conversation explores the fascinating physics of wave dynamics in uniquely shaped pools.
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Baluncore said:
Don't forget that the velocity of the gravity wave is depth dependent.
Yes. but if the wave period is short enough, such that the wavelength is much smaller than the average depth, this effect could be made small. At the boundary the slopes are very steep so it would not be like a shallow water wave.

It would be cool, if one could show both types of waves cause an effect at the other focus with the same impact.
 
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