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Natural Free Oscillating Period of a Basin referred to as the natural period or resonant period, is the time it takes for a wave to travel from one end of the basin to the other and back again. Check FAQs
Tn=(2[g]d)((nl1)2+(ml2)2)-0.5
Tn - Natural Free Oscillating Period of a Basin?d - Water Depth at Harbor?n - Number of Nodes along the X-axis of Basin?l1 - Basin Dimensions along the X-axis?m - Number of Nodes along the Y-axis of Basin?l2 - Basin Dimensions along the Y-axis?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

Natural Free Oscillation Period Example

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5.8076Edit=(29.80661.05Edit)((3Edit35.23Edit)2+(2Edit30.62Edit)2)-0.5
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Natural Free Oscillation Period Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Tn=(2[g]d)((nl1)2+(ml2)2)-0.5
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Tn=(2[g]1.05m)((335.23m)2+(230.62m)2)-0.5
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Tn=(29.8066m/s²1.05m)((335.23m)2+(230.62m)2)-0.5
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Tn=(29.80661.05)((335.23)2+(230.62)2)-0.5
Next Step Evaluate
Tn=5.80756281474724s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Tn=5.8076s

Natural Free Oscillation Period Formula Elements

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Natural Free Oscillating Period of a Basin
Natural Free Oscillating Period of a Basin referred to as the natural period or resonant period, is the time it takes for a wave to travel from one end of the basin to the other and back again.
Symbol: Tn
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Water Depth at Harbor
Water Depth at Harbor is the vertical distance from the water surface to the seabed or bottom of the harbor.
Symbol: d
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Number of Nodes along the X-axis of Basin
Number of Nodes along the X-axis of Basin refers to the points where the water surface does not move vertically.
Symbol: n
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Basin Dimensions along the X-axis
Basin Dimensions along the X-axis refer to the measurements of a basin or reservoir in the horizontal direction.
Symbol: l1
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Number of Nodes along the Y-axis of Basin
Number of Nodes along the y-axis of Basin refers to the points where the water surface does not move vertically along the width of the basin.
Symbol: m
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Basin Dimensions along the Y-axis
Basin Dimensions along the Y-axis refer to the measurements of a basin or reservoir in the vertical direction.
Symbol: l2
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 Natural Free Oscillating Period of a Basin

​Go Natural Free Oscillation Period for Closed Basin
Tn=2LBN[g]Dw
​Go Natural Free Oscillation Period for Open Basin
Tn=4LB(1+(2N))[g]Dw

Other formulas in Free Oscillation Period category

​Go Maximum Horizontal Velocity at Node
Vmax=(Hw2)[g]Dw
​Go Standing Wave Height given Maximum Horizontal Velocity at Node
Hw=(Vmax[g]Dw)2
​Go Water Depth given Maximum Horizontal Velocity at Node
Dw=[g](VmaxHw2)2
​Go Resonant Period for Helmholtz Mode
TH=(2π)(Lch+l'c)Ab[g]AC

How to Evaluate Natural Free Oscillation Period?

Natural Free Oscillation Period evaluator uses Natural Free Oscillating Period of a Basin = (2/sqrt([g]*Water Depth at Harbor))*((Number of Nodes along the X-axis of Basin/Basin Dimensions along the X-axis)^2+(Number of Nodes along the Y-axis of Basin/Basin Dimensions along the Y-axis)^2)^-0.5 to evaluate the Natural Free Oscillating Period of a Basin, The Natural Free Oscillation Period formula is defined if the rectangular basin has significant width as well as length, both horizontal dimensions affect the natural period. Natural Free Oscillating Period of a Basin is denoted by Tn symbol.

How to evaluate Natural Free Oscillation Period using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Natural Free Oscillation Period, enter Water Depth at Harbor (d), Number of Nodes along the X-axis of Basin (n), Basin Dimensions along the X-axis (l1), Number of Nodes along the Y-axis of Basin (m) & Basin Dimensions along the Y-axis (l2) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Natural Free Oscillation Period

What is the formula to find Natural Free Oscillation Period?
The formula of Natural Free Oscillation Period is expressed as Natural Free Oscillating Period of a Basin = (2/sqrt([g]*Water Depth at Harbor))*((Number of Nodes along the X-axis of Basin/Basin Dimensions along the X-axis)^2+(Number of Nodes along the Y-axis of Basin/Basin Dimensions along the Y-axis)^2)^-0.5. Here is an example- 4.758255 = (2/sqrt([g]*1.05))*((3/35.23)^2+(2/30.62)^2)^-0.5.
How to calculate Natural Free Oscillation Period?
With Water Depth at Harbor (d), Number of Nodes along the X-axis of Basin (n), Basin Dimensions along the X-axis (l1), Number of Nodes along the Y-axis of Basin (m) & Basin Dimensions along the Y-axis (l2) we can find Natural Free Oscillation Period using the formula - Natural Free Oscillating Period of a Basin = (2/sqrt([g]*Water Depth at Harbor))*((Number of Nodes along the X-axis of Basin/Basin Dimensions along the X-axis)^2+(Number of Nodes along the Y-axis of Basin/Basin Dimensions along the Y-axis)^2)^-0.5. This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s) and Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Natural Free Oscillating Period of a Basin?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Natural Free Oscillating Period of a Basin-
  • Natural Free Oscillating Period of a Basin=(2*Basin Length)/(Number of Nodes along the Axis of a Basin*sqrt([g]*Depth of Water))OpenImg
  • Natural Free Oscillating Period of a Basin=4*Basin Length/((1+(2*Number of Nodes along the Axis of a Basin))*sqrt([g]*Depth of Water))OpenImg
Can the Natural Free Oscillation Period be negative?
Yes, the Natural Free Oscillation Period, measured in Time can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Natural Free Oscillation Period?
Natural Free Oscillation Period is usually measured using the Second[s] for Time. Millisecond[s], Microsecond[s], Nanosecond[s] are the few other units in which Natural Free Oscillation Period can be measured.
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