Waves on water generated by a falling object

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The discussion revolves around the physics of waves generated in water by a falling object, specifically focusing on the relationship between the amplitude of the waves and the height from which the object is dropped. The original poster poses questions about the nature of the waves, their amplitudes, and the shape of the water surface upon impact.

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  • Participants are exploring relevant equations and principles that could apply to the scenario. The original poster expresses uncertainty about how to start and what concepts to consider, indicating a need for foundational guidance.

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Some participants are encouraging the original poster to identify known principles and share their attempts, which may help clarify the problem. There is an ongoing exploration of initial concepts without a clear consensus on the approach to take.

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The original poster specifies they are not seeking a complete answer but rather guidance on how to begin tackling the problem. There is an assumption that the object is spherical, which may influence the discussion on wave generation.

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Let an object of mass 'm' and volume 'v' be dropped in water from height 'h', and 'a' be the amplitude of the wave generated. What is the relation between 'a' and 'h'. How many waves are generated? What is the relation between relation between the amplitudes of successive waves??

Assume the particle is spherical. What would be the shape of the water that rises creating first wave?



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hi experimentX! welcome to pf! :wink:

what equations, or principles, do you know that might help?

show us what you've tried, and where you're stuck, and then we'll know how to help! :smile:
 
I don't know where begin with or what to begin with ... I'm not looking for full answer either. I'm just looking for what to begin with and where to end.
 
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