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A wide spacing approximation is to assume that the interaction between two bodies can | A wide spacing approximation is to assume that the interaction between two bodies can | ||
be determined in terms of the propagating modes only (those which radiate energy | be determined in terms of the propagating modes only (those which radiate energy | ||
to infinity). It is a widely used approximation and is valid when the body | to infinity). It is a widely used approximation and is valid when the body | ||
| − | + | separation is large compared to the wavelength. | |
[[Category:Linear Water-Wave Theory]] | [[Category:Linear Water-Wave Theory]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:12, 8 February 2010
A wide spacing approximation is to assume that the interaction between two bodies can be determined in terms of the propagating modes only (those which radiate energy to infinity). It is a widely used approximation and is valid when the body separation is large compared to the wavelength.
