Wave Crest Period Formula

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Wave Crest Period also known as wave period or wave frequency, is a measure of the time it takes for one full wave cycle to pass a fixed point. Check FAQs
Tc=TrNc
Tc - Wave Crest Period?Tr - Record Length?Nc - Number of Crests?

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3.8889Edit=70Edit18Edit
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Wave Crest Period Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Tc=TrNc
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Tc=70s18
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Tc=7018
Next Step Evaluate
Tc=3.88888888888889s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Tc=3.8889s

Wave Crest Period Formula Elements

Variables
Wave Crest Period
Wave Crest Period also known as wave period or wave frequency, is a measure of the time it takes for one full wave cycle to pass a fixed point.
Symbol: Tc
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Record Length
Record Length typically refers to the length of time over which data is collected or analyzed.
Symbol: Tr
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Number of Crests
The Number of Crests typically refers to the count of wave peaks in a wave pattern.
Symbol: Nc
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Wave Crest Period?

Wave Crest Period evaluator uses Wave Crest Period = Record Length/Number of Crests to evaluate the Wave Crest Period, The Wave Crest Period formula is defined as the influencing parameter of wave record in Tucker's method of Wave Train analysis. Wave Crest Period is denoted by Tc symbol.

How to evaluate Wave Crest Period using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Wave Crest Period, enter Record Length (Tr) & Number of Crests (Nc) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Wave Crest Period

What is the formula to find Wave Crest Period?
The formula of Wave Crest Period is expressed as Wave Crest Period = Record Length/Number of Crests. Here is an example- 3.888889 = 70/18.
How to calculate Wave Crest Period?
With Record Length (Tr) & Number of Crests (Nc) we can find Wave Crest Period using the formula - Wave Crest Period = Record Length/Number of Crests.
Can the Wave Crest Period be negative?
Yes, the Wave Crest Period, measured in Time can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Wave Crest Period?
Wave Crest Period is usually measured using the Second[s] for Time. Millisecond[s], Microsecond[s], Nanosecond[s] are the few other units in which Wave Crest Period can be measured.
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