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shvetsov2005
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 Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:25 am Post subject: wavelet |
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What is the difference between wavelet and ripple?
When would you use one instead another?
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Philo Kevetch
Joined: 01 Feb 2006
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| Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:03 pm Post subject: |
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Hello Shevets -
When a strong wind causes a 'swell' in a body of (usually deeper) water to 'break/curl' and form a 'cap' is called a 'wave'.
A 'wavelet' (diminuitive wave) is more likely caused by a light wind or mild current and usually 'laps' ashore at a lake or at the beach in shallow waters.
A gentle breeze or tossing something into a calmer body of water (such as a pond) will cause 'ripples' which do not ''break/curl' and do not form a 'cap'.
Try this...
a) fill a bowl with water and blow gently across the surface and you will produce 'ripples'
b) gently 'slosh' the water in the bowl to form 'wavelets'.
Let me know the results of your 'experiment'. Philo |
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