zcd said:In the context of water, gravitational force is m*g, while the water exerts a buoyancy force. If the buoyancy is stronger than gravity, then the object will move up and down in place while the waves in the water pass (keep in mind that objects that are floating don't actually move with the waves). Otherwise the object will sink.
The amplitude of a wave is directly proportional to the energy of an object on the wave. This means that the higher the amplitude, the more energy the object has. Conversely, a lower amplitude corresponds to less energy for the object.
The frequency of a wave directly impacts the motion of an object on the wave. A higher frequency means that the wave is oscillating more quickly, causing the object to move at a faster rate. A lower frequency results in slower motion for the object.
Yes, objects on waves can experience both longitudinal and transverse motion. Longitudinal motion occurs when the particles of the wave vibrate in the same direction as the wave is moving, while transverse motion occurs when the particles vibrate perpendicular to the direction of wave motion.
The density of a medium directly affects the speed of a wave, as well as the behavior of objects on the wave. In general, waves travel faster in denser mediums. Objects on the wave will also behave differently depending on the density of the medium, as denser mediums will cause more resistance and slower motion for the object.
The wavelength of a wave is determined by the speed of the wave and its frequency. A higher frequency or faster wave speed will result in a shorter wavelength, while a lower frequency or slower wave speed will result in a longer wavelength. The wavelength can impact objects on the wave by affecting the amplitude and energy of the wave, as well as the motion and behavior of the object.