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Homework Statement
Two ports along a coastline are 300 km apart. One port has high tides 30 minutes later than the other. How deep is the effective depth for the tidal propagation?
Homework Equations
I am thinking I need the following equation: V = square root (g*H). V = velocity. g = 9.8 m/s^2. H = the depth of tidal propagation.
The Attempt at a Solution
I calculated the velocity (300 km/ 30 min = 167 m / s). Then I entered that into the equation, V = square root (g*H). I got H = 2845.8 m. I am wondering if this is the right approach for this problem. It seems too simple.