How Do You Calculate Group and Phase Velocities in Wave Motion?

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To calculate group and phase velocities in wave motion, the energy density function A*cos^2(wt-kx+delta) is analyzed. The group velocity is determined using the formula v_gr = ∂ω/∂k, while the phase velocity is calculated with v_ph = ω/k. These formulas apply to one-dimensional wave problems, as indicated by the absence of vector symbols. Understanding the relationship between angular frequency (ω) and wave number (k) is crucial for these calculations. Accurate computation of these velocities is essential for analyzing wave behavior in various physical contexts.
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Suppose you have this energy density A*cos^2(wt-kx+delta)

If you want find the velocity of this, I would suppose you would utilize the kinetic energy ?

What is the formula in this case?
 
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Since that energy density has ##k## and ##\omega## in it, I presume you know those parameters. In such a case, you can find the group and phase velocities in the following manner (I'm guessing this is a 1-D problem due to lack of vector symbols in your post):

$$v_{gr}=\frac{\partial \omega}{\partial k}$$
$$v_{ph}=\frac{\omega}{k}$$
 
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