Speed of Surface Waves on Deep Water: G, D, λ

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The speed of surface waves on deep water is influenced by gravitational acceleration (g), water density (d), and wavelength (λ). Dimensional analysis suggests that the speed (V) can be expressed as V = √(gλ). The discussion emphasizes understanding the units involved, specifically that g has units of m/s² and λ has units of meters. By combining these units appropriately, one can derive the speed formula. The key takeaway is the relationship between wave speed and the parameters through dimensional analysis.
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the speed of surface waves on deep water might depend on the gravitational acceleration has a constant magnitude g,density of water d,and the wavelenght of the wave λ.Which one of the following could be how this speed depends on these parameters?(hint:use the dimesional analysis)

there are options for V speed.
the answer is V=√gλ


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This was my exam question and i couldn't solve it.Still i have no idea how to solve it. :)
 
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If the units of g is m/s2 and λ is m. Then what is the units of gλ? (Hint: The unit of force x distance = N x m = Nm, use a similar idea to get the combined unit).

After you get the unit, just raise it to the power of 1/2. Treat the m and s like an indicies type problem.
 
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