Estimating Power of Water Waves: What Does it Mean?

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Estimating the power of water waves involves calculating the energy produced by waves based on their dimensions, specifically wave height, wavelength, and speed. Each wave carries energy, and the total power is determined by the number of waves occurring over time. Understanding these parameters is essential for quantifying the energy transfer from waves. The concept ties into broader physics principles regarding energy production and transfer rates. This estimation is crucial for applications in renewable energy and coastal engineering.
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In my physics syllabus it says

Estimate the power available from a water wave of given dimensions;

What does this mean?


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Each wave represents some amount of energy based on its size, and a number of waves per unit time would represent a power, which is the rate at which energy is produced, delievered or transferred.

Ostensibly, one has wave height (amplitude), wavelength and speed?
 

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