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2.1 : Derive the Laplace equation for water waves.

Solution: Using the Sommerfeld-Malyuzhinets solution, we can calculate the diffraction coefficient: $K_d = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2 \pi}} \int_{-\infty}^{\infty} e^{i k r \cos{\theta}} d \theta$.

Solution: Using the breaking wave criterion, we can calculate the breaking wave height: $H_b = 0.42 \times 5 = 2.1$ m.