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Animation showing the motion of the velocity potential in a water wave

Date

2008-08-30T19:41:08Z

Authors

Ceperley, Peter

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Abstract

This animation shows the velocity potential in a typical water wave and how it moves with the passage of the wave. It also shows the motion of the water parcels.

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This animation requires Adobe flash

Keywords

Physics, Velocity potential, Animation, Water waves, Motion of water parcels

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