Distance from Bottom to Crest Formula

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Distance from the Bottom to the Crest is defined as the total stretch from the bottom to the crest of the wave. Check FAQs
yc=dc((ytdc)+(Hwdc))
yc - Distance from the Bottom to the Crest?dc - Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave?yt - Distance from the Bottom to the Wave Trough?Hw - Height of the Wave?

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35Edit=16Edit((21Edit16Edit)+(14Edit16Edit))
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Distance from Bottom to Crest Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
yc=dc((ytdc)+(Hwdc))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
yc=16m((21m16m)+(14m16m))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
yc=16((2116)+(1416))
LAST Step Evaluate
yc=35m

Distance from Bottom to Crest Formula Elements

Variables
Distance from the Bottom to the Crest
Distance from the Bottom to the Crest is defined as the total stretch from the bottom to the crest of the wave.
Symbol: yc
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave
Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave refers to the depth of the water in which the cnoidal wave is propagating.
Symbol: dc
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Distance from the Bottom to the Wave Trough
Distance from the Bottom to the Wave Trough is defined as the total stretch from the bottom to the trough of the wave.
Symbol: yt
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Height of the Wave
Height of the Wave is the difference between the elevations of a crest and a neighboring trough.
Symbol: Hw
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Cnoidal Wave Theory category

​Go Distance from Bottom to Wave Trough
yt=dc((ycdc)-(Hwdc))
​Go Trough to Crest Wave Height
Hw=dc((ycdc)-(ytdc))
​Go Complete Elliptic Integral of Second Kind
Ek=-((((ytdc)+(Hwdc)-1)3λ2(16dc2)Kk)-Kk)
​Go Wavelength for Distance from Bottom to Wave Trough
λ=16dc2Kk(Kk-Ek)3((ytdc)+(Hwdc)-1)

How to Evaluate Distance from Bottom to Crest?

Distance from Bottom to Crest evaluator uses Distance from the Bottom to the Crest = Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave*((Distance from the Bottom to the Wave Trough/Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave)+(Height of the Wave/Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave)) to evaluate the Distance from the Bottom to the Crest, The Distance from Bottom to Crest formula is defined as the total stretch from bottom to crest of wave. Distance from the Bottom to the Crest is denoted by yc symbol.

How to evaluate Distance from Bottom to Crest using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Distance from Bottom to Crest, enter Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave (dc), Distance from the Bottom to the Wave Trough (yt) & Height of the Wave (Hw) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Distance from Bottom to Crest

What is the formula to find Distance from Bottom to Crest?
The formula of Distance from Bottom to Crest is expressed as Distance from the Bottom to the Crest = Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave*((Distance from the Bottom to the Wave Trough/Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave)+(Height of the Wave/Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave)). Here is an example- 35 = 16*((21/16)+(14/16)).
How to calculate Distance from Bottom to Crest?
With Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave (dc), Distance from the Bottom to the Wave Trough (yt) & Height of the Wave (Hw) we can find Distance from Bottom to Crest using the formula - Distance from the Bottom to the Crest = Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave*((Distance from the Bottom to the Wave Trough/Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave)+(Height of the Wave/Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave)).
Can the Distance from Bottom to Crest be negative?
Yes, the Distance from Bottom to Crest, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Distance from Bottom to Crest?
Distance from Bottom to Crest is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Distance from Bottom to Crest can be measured.
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