Distance from Bottom to Wave Trough Formula

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

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21Edit=16Edit((35Edit16Edit)-(14Edit16Edit))
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Distance from Bottom to Wave Trough Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
yt=dc((ycdc)-(Hwdc))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
yt=16m((35m16m)-(14m16m))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
yt=16((3516)-(1416))
LAST Step Evaluate
yt=21m

Distance from Bottom to Wave Trough Formula Elements

Variables
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.
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 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.
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 Crest
yc=dc((ytdc)+(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 Wave Trough?

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

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

FAQs on Distance from Bottom to Wave Trough

What is the formula to find Distance from Bottom to Wave Trough?
The formula of Distance from Bottom to Wave Trough is expressed as Distance from the Bottom to the Wave Trough = Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave*((Distance from the Bottom to the Crest/Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave)-(Height of the Wave/Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave)). Here is an example- 21 = 16*((35/16)-(14/16)).
How to calculate Distance from Bottom to Wave Trough?
With Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave (dc), Distance from the Bottom to the Crest (yc) & Height of the Wave (Hw) we can find Distance from Bottom to Wave Trough using the formula - Distance from the Bottom to the Wave Trough = Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave*((Distance from the Bottom to the Crest/Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave)-(Height of the Wave/Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave)).
Can the Distance from Bottom to Wave Trough be negative?
Yes, the Distance from Bottom to Wave Trough, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Distance from Bottom to Wave Trough?
Distance from Bottom to Wave Trough 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 Wave Trough can be measured.
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