= Dispersion (water waves)
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Dispersion in the context of water waves refers to the phenomenon where waves of different wavelengths (or frequencies) travel at different speeds. This results in the separation or spreading out of wave components over time. Water waves can be classified into two main categories: deep water waves and shallow water waves, and dispersion behaves differently in each case. \#\#\# Deep Water Waves In deep water, waves are primarily influenced by gravity and surface tension.
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