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Dimensionless Wave Height is denoted by H' symbol. Check FAQs
H'=[g]HVf2
H' - Dimensionless Wave Height?H - Characteristic Wave Height?Vf - Friction Velocity?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

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29.9648Edit=9.8066110Edit6Edit2
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Dimensionless Wave Height Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Dimensionless Wave Height?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
H'=[g]HVf2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
H'=[g]110m6m/s2
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
H'=9.8066m/s²110m6m/s2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
H'=9.806611062
Next Step Evaluate
H'=29.9647638888889
LAST Step Rounding Answer
H'=29.9648

Dimensionless Wave Height Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Dimensionless Wave Height
Dimensionless Wave Height is denoted by H' symbol.
Symbol: H'
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Characteristic Wave Height
Characteristic wave height is originally taken as the significant wave height but more recently taken as the energy-based wave height.
Symbol: H
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Friction Velocity
Friction Velocity, also called shear velocity, is a form by which a shear stress may be re-written in units of velocity.
Symbol: Vf
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
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

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How to Evaluate Dimensionless Wave Height?

Dimensionless Wave Height evaluator uses Dimensionless Wave Height = ([g]*Characteristic Wave Height)/Friction Velocity^2 to evaluate the Dimensionless Wave Height, The Dimensionless Wave Height formula is defined as a statistical sense of wave height that will remain constant through time but will vary along fetch. Dimensionless Wave Height is denoted by H' symbol.

How to evaluate Dimensionless Wave Height using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Dimensionless Wave Height, enter Characteristic Wave Height (H) & Friction Velocity (Vf) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Dimensionless Wave Height

What is the formula to find Dimensionless Wave Height?
The formula of Dimensionless Wave Height is expressed as Dimensionless Wave Height = ([g]*Characteristic Wave Height)/Friction Velocity^2. Here is an example- 29.96476 = ([g]*110)/6^2.
How to calculate Dimensionless Wave Height?
With Characteristic Wave Height (H) & Friction Velocity (Vf) we can find Dimensionless Wave Height using the formula - Dimensionless Wave Height = ([g]*Characteristic Wave Height)/Friction Velocity^2. This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Dimensionless Wave Height?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Dimensionless Wave Height-
  • Dimensionless Wave Height=Dimensionless Constant*(Dimensionless Fetch^Dimensionless Exponent)OpenImg
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