Supersonic waves on water in wave trough

Experiment no.: 3.8.1
Überschall­wellen auf Wasser im Wellentrog
A metal rod drawn quickly through shallow water generates a Mach cone typical of supersonic waves.

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Water wave
Water waves of various amplitudes
Group and phase velocity
Group and phase velocity
Doppler effect
Doppler effect
Shockwave
Doppler effect