Wake
Wake is a term with multiple meanings in different contexts. In the context of sleep, a wake refers to a period of being awake, as opposed to being asleep. In the context of funerals, a wake is a ceremony associated with death, usually held before a funeral. In the context of water or air, a wake refers to the region of disturbed flow downstream of a solid body moving through a fluid.
Wake (Sleep)[edit | edit source]
A wake in the context of sleep refers to a period of being awake. This is the opposite of being asleep. The human body has a natural circadian rhythm that regulates periods of wakefulness and sleep. This rhythm is influenced by external factors such as light and temperature, as well as internal factors such as hormones and age.
Wake (Funeral)[edit | edit source]
A wake in the context of funerals is a ceremony associated with death. It is usually held before a funeral. The purpose of a wake is to allow friends and family of the deceased to come together and mourn. The term "wake" comes from the tradition of watching over the deceased from the time of death until the funeral.
Wake (Fluid Dynamics)[edit | edit source]
In the context of water or air, a wake refers to the region of disturbed flow downstream of a solid body moving through a fluid. This can be seen behind a boat moving through water, or an airplane moving through air. The wake is characterized by turbulence and chaotic changes in pressure and velocity.
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