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Celerity of Wave is the addition to the normal water velocity of the channels. Check FAQs
Cw=[g]D2(D2+h 1)2h 1
Cw - Celerity of Wave?D2 - Depth of Point 2?h 1 - Depth of Point 1?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

Celerity of Wave in Surges Example

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13.56Edit=9.806615Edit(15Edit+10Edit)210Edit
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Celerity of Wave in Surges Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Celerity of Wave in Surges?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Cw=[g]D2(D2+h 1)2h 1
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Cw=[g]15m(15m+10m)210m
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Cw=9.8066m/s²15m(15m+10m)210m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Cw=9.806615(15+10)210
Next Step Evaluate
Cw=13.5600400994982m/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Cw=13.56m/s

Celerity of Wave in Surges Formula Elements

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Constants
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Celerity of Wave
Celerity of Wave is the addition to the normal water velocity of the channels.
Symbol: Cw
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Depth of Point 2
Depth of Point 2 is the depth of point below the free surface in a static mass of liquid.
Symbol: D2
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Depth of Point 1
Depth of Point 1 is the depth of point below the free surface in a static mass of liquid.
Symbol: h 1
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Gravitational acceleration on Earth
Gravitational acceleration on Earth means that the velocity of an object in free fall will increase by 9.8 m/s2 every second.
Symbol: [g]
Value: 9.80665 m/s²
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other Formulas to find Celerity of Wave

​Go Celerity of Wave given Velocity at Depth1
Cw=VNegativesurges([g](D2+h 1)2h 1Hch)
​Go Celerity of Wave given Surge Height for Surge Height is Negligible Depth of Flow
Cw=Hch[g]VNegativesurges

Other formulas in Surge due to Sudden Reduction of Flow category

​Go Velocity at Depth1 given Absolute Velocity of Surge Moving toward Right
VNegativesurges=(vabs(D2-h 1))+(V2D2)h 1
​Go Velocity at Depth2 given Absolute Velocity of Surges Moving toward Right
V2=(vabs(h 1-D2))+(VNegativesurgesh 1)D2
​Go Depth of Flow given Absolute Velocity of Surge Moving towards Right
h 1=(vabs+V2vabs+VNegativesurges)D2
​Go Depth of Flow2 given Absolute Velocity of Surge Moving towards Right Direction
D2=h 1vabs-V2vabs-VNegativesurges

How to Evaluate Celerity of Wave in Surges?

Celerity of Wave in Surges evaluator uses Celerity of Wave = sqrt(([g]*Depth of Point 2*(Depth of Point 2+Depth of Point 1))/(2*Depth of Point 1)) to evaluate the Celerity of Wave, The Celerity of Wave in Surges formula is defined as the addition to normal water velocity of channels in open channel flow. Celerity of Wave is denoted by Cw symbol.

How to evaluate Celerity of Wave in Surges using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Celerity of Wave in Surges, enter Depth of Point 2 (D2) & Depth of Point 1 (h 1) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Celerity of Wave in Surges

What is the formula to find Celerity of Wave in Surges?
The formula of Celerity of Wave in Surges is expressed as Celerity of Wave = sqrt(([g]*Depth of Point 2*(Depth of Point 2+Depth of Point 1))/(2*Depth of Point 1)). Here is an example- 13.56004 = sqrt(([g]*15*(15+10))/(2*10)).
How to calculate Celerity of Wave in Surges?
With Depth of Point 2 (D2) & Depth of Point 1 (h 1) we can find Celerity of Wave in Surges using the formula - Celerity of Wave = sqrt(([g]*Depth of Point 2*(Depth of Point 2+Depth of Point 1))/(2*Depth of Point 1)). This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s) and Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Celerity of Wave?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Celerity of Wave-
  • Celerity of Wave=(Velocity of Fluid at Negative Surges)/(((([g]*(Depth of Point 2+Depth of Point 1))/(2*Depth of Point 1))/Height of Channel))OpenImg
  • Celerity of Wave=Height of Channel*[g]/Velocity of Fluid at Negative SurgesOpenImg
Can the Celerity of Wave in Surges be negative?
No, the Celerity of Wave in Surges, measured in Speed cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Celerity of Wave in Surges?
Celerity of Wave in Surges is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Celerity of Wave in Surges can be measured.
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