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Wavelength can be defined as the distance between two successive crests or troughs of a wave. Check FAQs
λ=([g]Tω)tanh(kd)
λ - Wavelength?T - Wave Period?ω - Wave Angular Frequency?k - Wave Number?d - Water Depth?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

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11.768Edit=(9.80663Edit2.5Edit)tanh(5Edit1.55Edit)
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Wavelength as Function of Water Depth and Wave Period Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Wavelength as Function of Water Depth and Wave Period?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
λ=([g]Tω)tanh(kd)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
λ=([g]3s2.5rad/s)tanh(51.55m)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
λ=(9.8066m/s²3s2.5rad/s)tanh(51.55m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
λ=(9.806632.5)tanh(51.55)
Next Step Evaluate
λ=11.7679756331591m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
λ=11.768m

Wavelength as Function of Water Depth and Wave Period Formula Elements

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Constants
Functions
Wavelength
Wavelength can be defined as the distance between two successive crests or troughs of a wave.
Symbol: λ
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Wave Period
Wave Period is the time between successive peaks or troughs.
Symbol: T
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Wave Angular Frequency
Wave Angular Frequency is a measure of how quickly the phase of the wave changes over time.
Symbol: ω
Measurement: Angular FrequencyUnit: rad/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Wave Number
Wave Number is the number of wavelengths per unit distance along the propagation of a wave.
Symbol: k
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Water Depth
Water Depth of the considered catchment is measured from the water level to the bottom of the considered water body.
Symbol: d
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
tanh
The hyperbolic tangent function (tanh) is a function that is defined as the ratio of the hyperbolic sine function (sinh) to the hyperbolic cosine function (cosh).
Syntax: tanh(Number)

Other Formulas to find Wavelength

​Go Wavelength given Wave Celerity
λ=CT
​Go Wavelength given Wave Celerity and Wave Speed
λ=2πdatanh(2Cπ[g]T)
​Go Wavelength as Function of Depth and Wave Period
λ=([g]T22π)tanh(kd)
​Go Wavelength given Deepwater Celerity and Deepwater Wavelength
λ=λoCCo

Other formulas in Wavelength category

​Go Deepwater Wavelength given Wave Celerity
λo=CoT
​Go Deepwater Wavelength given Celerity of Deepwater Wave
λo=Co22π[g]
​Go Deepwater Wavelength when SI systems Units of meters is Considered
λo=1.56T2
​Go Deepwater Wavelength given Units of Feet
λft=5.12T2

How to Evaluate Wavelength as Function of Water Depth and Wave Period?

Wavelength as Function of Water Depth and Wave Period evaluator uses Wavelength = (([g]*Wave Period)/Wave Angular Frequency)*tanh(Wave Number*Water Depth) to evaluate the Wavelength, The Wavelength as Function of Water Depth and Wave Period formula is defined as the distance between identical points (adjacent crests) in adjacent cycles of waveform signal propagated in space given as the function of the time it takes for two successive crests or troughs of a wave to pass a specific point on the water surface. Wavelength is denoted by λ symbol.

How to evaluate Wavelength as Function of Water Depth and Wave Period using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Wavelength as Function of Water Depth and Wave Period, enter Wave Period (T), Wave Angular Frequency (ω), Wave Number (k) & Water Depth (d) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Wavelength as Function of Water Depth and Wave Period

What is the formula to find Wavelength as Function of Water Depth and Wave Period?
The formula of Wavelength as Function of Water Depth and Wave Period is expressed as Wavelength = (([g]*Wave Period)/Wave Angular Frequency)*tanh(Wave Number*Water Depth). Here is an example- 11.76733 = (([g]*3)/2.5)*tanh(5*1.55).
How to calculate Wavelength as Function of Water Depth and Wave Period?
With Wave Period (T), Wave Angular Frequency (ω), Wave Number (k) & Water Depth (d) we can find Wavelength as Function of Water Depth and Wave Period using the formula - Wavelength = (([g]*Wave Period)/Wave Angular Frequency)*tanh(Wave Number*Water Depth). This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s) and Hyperbolic Tangent (tanh) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Wavelength?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Wavelength-
  • Wavelength=Wave Celerity*Wave PeriodOpenImg
  • Wavelength=(2*pi*Water Depth)/(atanh((2*Wave Celerity*pi)/([g]*Wave Period)))OpenImg
  • Wavelength=(([g]*Wave Period^2)/(2*pi))*tanh(Wave Number*Water Depth)OpenImg
Can the Wavelength as Function of Water Depth and Wave Period be negative?
No, the Wavelength as Function of Water Depth and Wave Period, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Wavelength as Function of Water Depth and Wave Period?
Wavelength as Function of Water Depth and Wave Period is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Wavelength as Function of Water Depth and Wave Period can be measured.
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