Wave Amplitude in Water Wave Mechanics Formulas

Wave Amplitude is the maximum height or vertical distance between the crest (peak) and the trough (lowest point) of a wave. And is denoted by a. Wave Amplitude is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Wave Amplitude is always negative.

Water Wave Mechanics formulas that make use of Wave Amplitude

fxWave Height given Wave AmplitudeGo

FAQ

What is the Wave Amplitude?

Wave Amplitude is the maximum height or vertical distance between the crest (peak) and the trough (lowest point) of a wave. Wave Amplitude is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Wave Amplitude is always negative.

Can the Wave Amplitude be negative?

Yes, the Wave Amplitude, measured in Length can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Wave Amplitude?

Wave Amplitude is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Wave Amplitude can be measured.

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