Phase Angle in Water Wave Mechanics Formulas

Phase Angle is a measure of the displacement between the peaks, troughs, or any specific point of a wave cycle compared to a reference point. And is denoted by θ. Phase Angle is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Phase Angle is always negative.

Water Wave Mechanics formulas that make use of Phase Angle

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fxWave Height for Local Fluid Particle Acceleration of Horizontal ComponentGo

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fxWave Height for Simplified Vertical Fluid Particle DisplacementGo

fxWave Height for Simplified Horizontal Fluid Particle DisplacementGo

FAQ

What is the Phase Angle?

Phase Angle is a measure of the displacement between the peaks, troughs, or any specific point of a wave cycle compared to a reference point. Phase Angle is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Phase Angle is always negative.

Can the Phase Angle be negative?

Yes, the Phase Angle, measured in Angle can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Phase Angle?

Phase Angle is usually measured using the Degree[°] for Angle. Radian[°], Minute[°], Second[°] are the few other units in which Phase Angle can be measured.

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