Waves Presentation

Polynomials, Radicals, and Rational Relationships

Karen S. Keener

Do the waves represent a function? Could we restrict the domain to make that happen, and if so, where? Are there maximums or minimums for this graph? Where?

Photo from http://www.seafriends.org.nz/oceano/waves.htm

Are all waves the same?

No…

On March 11, 2011, a 10-meter tsunami hit the shores of Tokyo, Japan as a result of the biggest earthquake on record. This causing the deaths of hundreds and major concerns of radiation exposure.

Photo from http://www.pakwatan.com/news_images/tsunami.gif

Sumatra Island tsunami on December 26, 2004.The height of waves was approx. 32 m (105 ft). Over 500 people were declared missing or dead.

Photos from http://joe-ks.com/archives_jun2011/preTsunami.htm and http://www.sms-tsunami-warning.com

What causes a tsunami?

http://kids.britannica.com/comptons/article-235430/tsunami

Does this graph of a cross section of a tsunami represent a function? Can we limit its domain? Are there maximums and minimums? Which part of the picture represents the absolute maximum?

Photo from http://www.sms-tsunami-warning.com