How High Will Water Waves Be When Dropping a 1kg Rock from 2 Meters?

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Dropping a 1kg rock from a height of 2 meters into a pond generates water waves whose height diminishes with distance from the impact point. The initial wave height can be influenced by factors such as the rock's mass, drop height, and water depth. To accurately determine wave height, one can conduct physical tests or utilize simulations. The complexity of wave propagation means that a single height value is not applicable, as multiple waves will form and vary in height. Understanding these dynamics is essential for predicting water wave behavior following an impact.

Aug 4, 2012

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Say i drop a 1kg rock into a pond from a height of 2 meters.i want to find out how high the water wave will be. how would i go about this problem?

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Test it.
If that is not possible, simulate it.

The height of waves (more than 1) will decrease with increasing distance to the impact point, so "the height of the water wave" is not a single value.

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