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Friction Velocity, also called shear velocity, is a form by which a shear stress may be re-written in units of velocity. Check FAQs
Vf=[g]HH'
Vf - Friction Velocity?H - Characteristic Wave Height?H' - Dimensionless Wave Height?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

Friction Velocity given Dimensionless Wave Height Example

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5.9965Edit=9.8066110Edit30Edit
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Friction Velocity given Dimensionless Wave Height Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Vf=[g]HH'
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Vf=[g]110m30
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Vf=9.8066m/s²110m30
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Vf=9.806611030
Next Step Evaluate
Vf=5.99647535362788m/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Vf=5.9965m/s

Friction Velocity given Dimensionless Wave Height Formula Elements

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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.
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.
Dimensionless Wave Height
Dimensionless Wave Height is denoted by H' symbol.
Symbol: H'
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
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
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)

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How to Evaluate Friction Velocity given Dimensionless Wave Height?

Friction Velocity given Dimensionless Wave Height evaluator uses Friction Velocity = sqrt(([g]*Characteristic Wave Height)/Dimensionless Wave Height) to evaluate the Friction Velocity, The Friction Velocity given Dimensionless Wave Height formula is defined as the form by which shear stress may be re-written in units of velocity. It is useful as a method in fluid mechanics to compare true velocities, such as the velocity of a flow in a stream, to a velocity that relates shear between layers of flow. Friction Velocity is denoted by Vf symbol.

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

FAQs on Friction Velocity given Dimensionless Wave Height

What is the formula to find Friction Velocity given Dimensionless Wave Height?
The formula of Friction Velocity given Dimensionless Wave Height is expressed as Friction Velocity = sqrt(([g]*Characteristic Wave Height)/Dimensionless Wave Height). Here is an example- 5.996475 = sqrt(([g]*110)/30).
How to calculate Friction Velocity given Dimensionless Wave Height?
With Characteristic Wave Height (H) & Dimensionless Wave Height (H') we can find Friction Velocity given Dimensionless Wave Height using the formula - Friction Velocity = sqrt(([g]*Characteristic Wave Height)/Dimensionless Wave Height). This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s) and Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Friction Velocity?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Friction Velocity-
  • Friction Velocity=sqrt([g]*Straight Line Distance over which Wind Blows/Dimensionless Fetch)OpenImg
  • Friction Velocity=(Dimensionless Wave Frequency*[g])/Frequency at Spectral PeakOpenImg
Can the Friction Velocity given Dimensionless Wave Height be negative?
Yes, the Friction Velocity given Dimensionless Wave Height, measured in Speed can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Friction Velocity given Dimensionless Wave Height?
Friction Velocity given Dimensionless Wave Height 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 Friction Velocity given Dimensionless Wave Height can be measured.
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